Supu ya Samli
Clarified Butter Soup
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Kenyan dishes.
What it is
A simple, traditional, and highly nutritious clear soup made primarily from pure clarified butter (samli/ghee) and seasoned with salt. Often consumed for its health benefits or as a nourishing tonic.
Key ingredients
Clarified butter (samli/ghee), water or light broth, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no starch or carb-based thickeners are added. Confirm only pure ghee/samli is used.
Watch out for
None if prepared authentically; potential for a high-carb broth if not specified.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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