Garden Egg Sauce with Stewed Fish
Stewed African Eggplant Sauce with Mackerel
Yes, with a tweak: request *without* yam, plantain, rice, or any other high-carb accompaniments. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and chunky sauce made from garden eggs (African eggplant), blended peppers, tomatoes, onions, and often cooked with palm oil or vegetable oil, featuring tender pieces of stewed fish or meat.
Key ingredients
garden eggs (African eggplant), mackerel, palm oil, blended peppers, tomatoes, onions
How to make it keto
Request *without* yam, plantain, rice, or any other high-carb accompaniments. Confirm no added sugar is used in the sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in seasoning cubes or potentially added to the sauce for taste. Commonly served with high-carb sides. Tomatoes and garden eggs contribute some natural carbohydrates.
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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