Eja Kika, Igba, and Efirin Sauté
Smoked Dry Catfish, Garden Egg, and Scent Leaf Sauté
Yes, keto as served. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A flavorful and aromatic sauté featuring tender pieces of smoked dry catfish (eja kika), diced garden eggs, and fresh scent leaves (efirin), stir-fried with onions, bell peppers, and a hint of habanero in palm oil.
Key ingredients
Smoked dry catfish (eja kika), garden eggs, scent leaves (efirin), onions, red bell pepper, habanero pepper, palm oil, crayfish powder, bouillon powder (keto-friendly), salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure garden eggs are not overcooked to retain firmness. Request no starch thickeners. Minimal onions/bell peppers if desired for carb reduction.
Watch out for
Carbs from onions, bell peppers, and garden eggs if portions are very large, hidden sugars in bouillon.
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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