Fish Ugba Salad
African Oil Bean Seed Salad with Fresh Fish
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
A refreshing and savory salad featuring ugba (fermented African oil bean seeds) mixed with flaked fresh grilled or steamed fish, thinly sliced onions, utazi leaves, garden eggs, and a spicy palm oil dressing. A light yet satisfying dish.
Key ingredients
Ugba (African oil bean seeds), Fresh fish (e.g., Tilapia, Mackerel), Palm oil, Utazi leaves, Garden eggs, Onions, Scotch bonnet peppers, Crayfish, Seasoning cubes, Salt.
Optional tweaks
None needed, naturally keto. Ensure no hidden sugars in dressing.
Watch out for
Overuse of onions/garden eggs, small amount of starch in ugba processing, hidden sugar 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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