Cow Tail Stew
Braised Oxtail Stew with Peppers
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice, yam, plantain, or other carbohydrate-based sides. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Nigerian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich, slow-braised stew featuring tender cow tail (oxtail) simmered in a hearty sauce of tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and traditional Nigerian spices. Served without any carb-heavy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Cow tail, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, habanero peppers, ginger, garlic, vegetable oil, beef stock, bouillon, salt, various spices (thyme, curry powder).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice, yam, plantain, or other carbohydrate-based sides. Confirm no added sugar in the stew base.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in seasoning blends or tomato paste, large quantities of onions/bell peppers, restaurant using heavy tomato paste or non-keto thickeners. Served with default high-carb sides.
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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