Achara Soup (Bamboo Shoot Soup) with Assorted Meats (No Cocoyam)
Bamboo Shoot Soup with Assorted Meats (Cocoyam-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: request NO cocoyam, which is the traditional thickener. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
An Eastern Nigerian delicacy, this soup features bamboo shoots (achara), okazi and ugu leaves, assorted meats, stockfish, and periwinkle. Traditionally thickened with cocoyam.
Key ingredients
Achara (bamboo shoots), okazi leaves, ugu leaves (fluted pumpkin), assorted meats (goat, beef, tripe), stockfish, periwinkle, palm oil, ogiri (fermented castor beans), crayfish, peppers, salt, seasoning cubes.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request NO cocoyam, which is the traditional thickener. Ensure no other starch-based thickeners are used. Focus on the leafy greens and protein.
Watch out for
Traditional cocoyam thickener, hidden sugars in seasoning cubes.
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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