Ẹdọ̀ àti Kìdìrì Pepper Soup
Goat Liver and Kidney Pepper Soup (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no yam or cocoyam is used as a thickener; confirm no sugar in bouillon; served strictly without fufu, eba, pounded yam, or rice. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
A warming and intensely spicy soup featuring tender chunks of goat liver and kidney simmered in a rich broth with indigenous spices like uziza, ehuru (African calabash nutmeg), and utazi leaves, finished with a generous kick of habanero peppers. Served without any traditional carbohydrate sides.
Key ingredients
Goat liver, goat kidney, beef stock, habanero peppers, onions, uziza seeds, ehuru (African calabash nutmeg), utazi leaves, scent leaves (efirin), salt, bouillon cubes (keto-friendly), water.
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, some restaurants might add a pinch of flour or cornstarch as a thickener. Cross-contamination with high-carb sides if not explicitly requested.
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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