Eja Aro Ata Dindin
Pan-Seared Catfish with Fried Pepper Sauce (Ata Dindin) (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request the catfish to be pan-seared or grilled, not deep-fried in batter. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Nigerian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A whole catfish, pan-seared or grilled to perfection, served with a separate, vibrant, and spicy fried pepper sauce (ata dindin) made from tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and habaneros.
Key ingredients
Whole catfish, tomatoes, red bell peppers, onions, habanero peppers, vegetable oil, local seasonings, salt.
How to make it keto
Request the catfish to be pan-seared or grilled, not deep-fried in batter. Ensure the pepper sauce contains no added sugar or carb-based thickeners. Ask for sauce on the side to control portion.
Watch out for
Deep-fried fish (if battered), added sugar in the pepper sauce, excessive tomato paste in sauce.
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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