Ila ati Ugu Ata
Spicy Okra and Ugu Leaf Sauce with Smoked Fish
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no carb thickeners are used. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Nigerian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful and slightly mucilaginous sauce combining finely chopped okra and fluted pumpkin (ugu) leaves with pieces of smoked fish. Prepared with palm oil, bell peppers, habanero, onions, and crayfish, served as a standalone sauce.
Key ingredients
Fresh okra, fluted pumpkin (ugu) leaves, smoked fish (e.g., mackerel, stockfish), palm oil, red bell peppers, habanero peppers, onions, crayfish, seasoning cubes, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure no carb thickeners are used. Confirm no added sugars in seasoning.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in seasoning cubes, higher carb content in larger quantities of okra, peppers, and 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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