Ayamase with Ground Beef & Utazi
Ofada Stew with Ground Beef and Utazi Leaves (No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no white rice. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Nigerian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and pungent Ayamase stew, traditionally green and deeply flavorful, prepared with minced ground beef, a special blend of unripe peppers, locust beans (iru), and fresh utazi leaves. Cooked in palm oil to achieve its characteristic taste and vibrant color. Served strictly without its traditional white rice accompaniment.
Key ingredients
Ground beef, Unripe green bell peppers, Scotch bonnet peppers, Palm oil, Onions, Iru (locust beans), Utazi leaves, Crayfish, Seasoning cubes, Salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no white rice. Ensure no other starch thickeners or sugar are added.
Watch out for
High amount of peppers/onions, small amount of carbs from locust beans, hidden sugar 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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