Akpa-Edo (Keto Pomo Salad)
Keto Cow Skin Salad with Utazi and Garden Egg
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
A refreshing and spicy salad featuring tender pieces of seasoned cow skin (pomo), fresh garden eggs, and aromatic utazi leaves, all tossed in a zesty, palm oil dressing. This is a regional specialty, particularly in Igbo cuisine.
Key ingredients
Cooked cow skin (pomo), garden eggs, utazi leaves, palm oil, crayfish, onions, scotch bonnets, seasoning powder, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar in seasoning, no carb-laden thickeners in the dressing. Confirm vegetables are fresh and not pre-marinated with sugary sauces.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in seasoning, high onion content, excess palm oil.
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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