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Fried Bonga Fish with Spicy Pepper Sauce (No Carb Sides)
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
Whole Bonga fish (shawa), lightly salted and pan-fried until crispy, served with a vibrant, spicy pepper sauce made from habanero, bell peppers, and onions, sautéed in red palm oil. This dish is naturally low in carbs, focusing on the rich flavor of the fish and the piquant sauce.
Key ingredients
Whole Bonga fish, salt, red palm oil, habanero peppers, bell peppers, onions, crayfish powder, seasoning cubes, vegetable oil (for frying fish).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour coating on the fish. Request no added sugar in the pepper sauce. Confirm no carb sides are served.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in seasoning cubes or pepper sauce. Restaurant portions may use large quantities of bell peppers and onions, slightly increasing carb count.
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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