Goat Head Pepper Stew
Spicy Stewed Goat Head
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the stew base. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Nigerian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and spicy stew featuring tender chunks of goat head, slow-cooked in a robust tomato and bell pepper base with aromatic Nigerian spices. Served without any accompanying carb sides.
Key ingredients
Goat head, red bell peppers, habanero peppers, tomatoes, onions, palm oil, crayfish, uziza leaves (optional), seasoning cubes, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the stew base. Request no carb sides (e.g., rice, yam, fufu). Confirm no starchy thickeners are used. Restaurant portions often contain a lot of vegetables; focus on the meat.
Watch out for
Excessive tomato paste, hidden sugar in seasoning, large quantities of onions and bell peppers, potential for starchy thickeners.
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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