Eja Kika
Smoked Catfish with Sautéed Ugu Leaves
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no carb sides (e.g., yam, plantain, fufu). About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
Flavorful whole or filleted smoked catfish, served with a side of sautéed Ugu (Fluted Pumpkin) leaves. The greens are cooked in rich palm oil with onions, habanero pepper, and crayfish powder. Traditionally served with carb sides, but easily modified to omit them.
Key ingredients
Smoked catfish, ugu leaves (fluted pumpkin), palm oil, onions, habanero pepper, crayfish powder, salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no carb sides (e.g., yam, plantain, fufu). Ensure the ugu leaves are the primary vegetable accompaniment, and no sugar is added to the greens.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in seasonings for the greens, excessive quantities of onions or peppers used in the greens.
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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