Isi Ewu pẹlu Ugba ati Efirin (Keto Modified)
Goat Head in Palm Oil Sauce with African Oil Bean & Scent Leaf (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no yam or cocoyam is used as a thickener; confirm no sugar in bouillon. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
A traditional delicacy featuring succulent chunks of cooked goat head, simmered in a rich, spicy palm oil sauce with fermented African oil bean (ugba), fresh scent leaves (efirin), onions, and habanero peppers. A deeply flavorful and textural dish, served as a main or appetizer.
Key ingredients
Goat head (cooked and chopped), palm oil, ugba (fermented African oil bean), scent leaves (efirin), onions, habanero peppers, crayfish, potash (akanwu, very small amount for emulsification), salt, bouillon cubes (keto-friendly).
How to make it keto
Ensure no yam or cocoyam is used as a thickener; confirm no sugar in bouillon. Served strictly without fufu, agidi, or rice.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in bouillon cubes, potash can be risky if overused (though usually minimal amounts), check for any starchy emulsifiers.
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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