Eja Kika Nni
Pounded Dry Fish Mash with Palm Oil and Spices
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
A rustic and intensely flavorful mash made from rehydrated, smoked dry fish (eja kika), pounded with a rich palm oil dressing, peppers, onions, and traditional Nigerian spices. Served as a standalone appetizer.
Key ingredients
Smoked dry fish (eja kika), palm oil, habanero peppers, onions, crayfish, seasoning cubes, salt, utazi leaves (optional).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no starchy binders are used in the mash. Request extra peppers and onions.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in seasoning, large amount of onions.
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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