Keto Banga Broth with Assorted Seafood
Keto Palm Nut Oil Seafood Broth
Yes, with a tweak: no palm nut paste (abak) is used for thickening; instead, pure palm oil is used for flavor and fat. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
A rich, flavorful broth prepared with pure palm oil (instead of palm nut paste), uziza leaves, scent leaf (efirin), and a generous assortment of seafood like catfish, prawns, and periwinkles. Spiced with traditional herbs, it's a lighter, carb-conscious version of the classic soup, emphasizing healthy fats and protein.
Key ingredients
Palm oil, fresh catfish, prawns, periwinkles, uziza leaves, scent leaf (efirin), onions, habanero peppers, stock cubes, salt, ground ehuru (calabash nutmeg), crayfish powder.
How to make it keto
Crucially, no palm nut paste (abak) is used for thickening; instead, pure palm oil is used for flavor and fat. Ensure no added starches or thickeners.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in stock cubes. Cross-contamination with starch-based thickeners in a restaurant kitchen.
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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