Ata Gizzard Pepper Soup
Chicken Gizzard Pepper Soup (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no yam or cocoyam is used as a thickener; confirm no sugar in bouillon. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
A deeply flavored and intensely spicy pepper soup featuring tender, chewy chicken gizzards simmered in a clear, aromatic broth. Seasoned with indigenous spices such as uziza, ehuru (African calabash nutmeg), and fresh habanero peppers. Served without any traditional carbohydrate accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Chicken gizzards, chicken stock, habanero peppers, onions, uziza seeds, ehuru (African calabash nutmeg), utazi leaves, scent leaves (efirin), salt, bouillon cubes (keto-friendly).
How to make it keto
Ensure no yam or cocoyam is used as a thickener; confirm no sugar in bouillon. Served strictly without fufu, eba, pounded yam, or rice.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in bouillon cubes, a small amount of flour or cornstarch might be used as a thickener in some establishments (rare for pepper soup but possible).
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.
More on the Nigerian menuAll 582 Nigerian dishes ›
