Abodi Pepper Soup
Cow Intestine Pepper Soup
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
A fiery and aromatic clear soup featuring tenderly cooked cow intestine (abodi) in a rich broth spiced with various traditional peppers, onions, and herbs like scent leaf or utazi. Served piping hot, it's a popular delicacy known for its intense flavor and invigorating properties. Naturally low in carbs.
Key ingredients
Cow intestine (abodi), habanero peppers, scotch bonnet peppers, onions, ginger, garlic, uziza seeds, uda pods, African nutmeg, scent leaf or utazi, stock cubes, salt, water.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added starches or thickeners. Confirm no carb-based sides (e.g., pounded yam) are served.
Watch out for
Some restaurants may add a pinch of flour as a thickener, or sugar to balance heat, though uncommon for this specific dish. Ensure no carb-heavy side dishes are inadvertently included.
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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