Abak Atama
Palm Fruit and Atama Leaf Soup with Assorted Meats
Yes, with a tweak: to make it keto-friendly, explicitly request no fufu, garri, pounded yam, or any other starchy swallow. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and savory soup from the Efik and Ibibio people, made with palm fruit concentrate (Banga extract), tender atama leaves, waterleaf, and assorted proteins. It's known for its distinct earthy flavor and aroma. Traditionally served with starchy swallows.
Key ingredients
Palm fruit concentrate, atama leaves, waterleaf, assorted meats (beef, goat meat, cow skin, tripe), smoked fish, fresh or dried prawns, crayfish, habanero peppers, onions, seasoning cubes, salt, palm oil.
How to make it keto
To make it keto-friendly, explicitly request no fufu, garri, pounded yam, or any other starchy swallow. Ensure no additional thickeners (like cocoyam paste) are added, though traditional Abak Atama does not usually require them.
Watch out for
Potential for hidden sugars in seasoning cubes. Restaurants might use small amounts of starchy thickeners if not explicitly requested otherwise. Palm fruit itself contains minimal carbs but can add up if processed with added sugars.
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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