Ejale (Snails in Garden Egg Sauce)
Edible Land Snails in Garden Egg Sauce (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no sugar is added to the sauce. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Succulent edible land snails simmered in a rich, spicy sauce made from garden eggs (African eggplant), bell peppers, onions, and local spices. The sauce is typically thickened naturally by the garden egg paste.
Key ingredients
Edible land snails, garden eggs, red bell peppers, habanero peppers, onions, palm oil, crayfish, uziza leaves (optional), local seasonings.
How to make it keto
Confirm no sugar is added to the sauce. Request minimal palm oil, or specify vegetable oil if preferred. Ensure no carb-based thickeners are used. Ask for a generous portion of garden egg sauce and snails.
Watch out for
Excess palm oil, potential hidden sugar in seasoning blends or tomato paste, starch-based thickeners (unlikely in authentic prep but worth confirming).
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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