Edo Owo Soup (Keto Modified - No Starch)
Edo Palm Oil Broth with Assorted Meats (No Starch)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no starch (yam, plantain) is added to the soup for thickening, and serve without any carb sides. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
A unique, yellowish, un-thickened soup from the Edo people, characterized by its distinct taste from 'Akanwu' (potash, used in small amounts) and rich palm oil. It is typically served with various meats and smoked fish, with starches omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Assorted meats (goat, beef, smoked turkey), smoked fish, palm oil, Akanwu (potash, very small amount), crayfish, onions, Scotch bonnets, seasoning cubes, salt.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no starch (yam, plantain) is added to the soup for thickening, and serve without any carb sides.
Watch out for
Starch thickeners are the main risk; Akanwu adds minimal to no carbs. Hidden sugars in seasoning.
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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