Isi Ewu Salad
Goat Head Salad (with Garden Egg & Utazi)
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
A deconstructed, fresh take on the traditional Isi Ewu. Boiled and deboned goat head, shredded and tossed with fresh garden eggs, utazi leaves, onions, and a spicy palm oil dressing. Served as a light, refreshing, yet protein-rich salad.
Key ingredients
Boiled goat head (deboned), garden eggs, utazi leaves, onions, habanero peppers, palm oil, ground potash (akawu), seasoning cube, salt.
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto-friendly. Ensure minimal or no ugba (African oil bean seeds) is used if strict carb counting is desired, though typically used in small amounts.
Watch out for
Small amounts of ugba (if used), high onion/pepper content if chef is generous, hidden sugars in seasoning.
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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