Fish Head Pepper Soup (Tilapia)
Spicy Tilapia Fish Head Pepper Soup
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
A robust and spicy pepper soup concentrating on the rich flavors from tilapia fish heads. Infused with traditional Nigerian spices like uziza seeds, uda pods, and scent leaves (efirin), it’s a warming and deeply satisfying broth.
Key ingredients
Tilapia fish heads, uziza seeds, uda pods, efirin (scent leaves), onions, habanero peppers, seasoning cube, salt, water.
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto-friendly. Crucially, ensure no thickeners like cocoyam or yam flour are used in the preparation.
Watch out for
Potential use of thickeners, hidden sugars in seasoning.
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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