Goat Head & Uziza Pepper Soup
Goat Head and Uziza Leaf Pepper Soup (No Starchy Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no starchy sides (yam, plantain, rice, fufu). About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
A deeply aromatic and spicy soup featuring tender chunks of goat head, simmered with fresh uziza leaves and traditional pepper soup spices. Known for its distinct flavor and invigorating warmth, served strictly without any accompanying starchy staples.
Key ingredients
Goat head (cut into pieces), Uziza leaves, Pepper soup spice mix (e.g., ehuru, uda, utazi seeds), Scotch bonnet peppers, Onions, Seasoning cubes, Salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no starchy sides (yam, plantain, rice, fufu). Ensure the pepper soup spice mix does not contain significant starches or sugars.
Watch out for
Hidden starches/sugars in pre-made pepper soup spice mix; overuse of onions.
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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