Ede Pẹ̀lú Ewedu ati Okro
Prawns with Ewedu (Jute Leaf) and Okro Sauté
Yes, keto as served. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fresh prawns stir-fried with slippery Ewedu (jute leaves) and sliced okro, in a light pepper sauce seasoned with crayfish and traditional spices, served without traditional carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Prawns, Ewedu leaves, okro, habanero peppers, onions, crayfish, palm oil, locust beans (iru), seasoning cubes, salt.
Optional tweaks
Request minimal palm oil. Ensure no starchy thickeners like potash for ewedu. Served without traditional fufu.
Watch out for
Use of potash for ewedu, hidden sugars in seasoning, traditional 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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