Aboniki Fish (Spicy Roasted Catfish with Herbal Marinade)
Spicy Roasted Catfish with Herbal Marinade
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
A popular street food delicacy featuring a whole catfish, generously marinated in a pungent and spicy blend of ginger, garlic, Scotch bonnet peppers, fresh herbs like scent leaf (efirin), and palm oil, then roasted over open flames until flaky and infused with smoky flavor.
Key ingredients
Whole catfish, ginger, garlic, Scotch bonnet peppers, scent leaf (efirin), onions, palm oil, seasoning cubes, salt.
Optional tweaks
None needed, this dish is naturally keto. Ensure no sugary marinades are used during the roasting process.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in seasoning cubes or store-bought marinades.
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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