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Spicy Periwinkle Stir-fry
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
Tender periwinkles (small sea snails), meticulously removed from their shells, stir-fried in a fiery and aromatic sauce of bell peppers, onions, and Scotch bonnet. Cooked in rich palm oil and generously seasoned with crayfish, this is an intensely flavorful seafood dish, perfect as an appetizer or a high-protein, low-carb main course.
Key ingredients
Periwinkles (shelled), red palm oil, onions, bell peppers (red, green), Scotch bonnet, crayfish powder, seasoning, salt, utazi leaves (optional).
Optional tweaks
None required; naturally keto. Request moderate use of bell peppers and onions if strict on carbs.
Watch out for
Overuse of bell peppers and onions can increase carb count. Some seasoning blends may contain hidden sugars.
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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