Keto Dan Wake (Almond & Coconut Flour 'Dumplings')
Keto Dan Wake with Spiced Ground Beef and Pepper Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: crucially ensure the dumplings are made with approved keto flours (almond, coconut) and not bean or wheat flour. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Nigerian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A keto adaptation of the popular Northern Nigerian 'Dan Wake' (sleeping dumplings). These light, fluffy 'dumplings' are made from almond and coconut flour, served with spiced ground beef, a rich pepper sauce, and fresh vegetables.
Key ingredients
Almond flour, coconut flour, psyllium husk, baking powder, water, ground beef, bell peppers, onions, habanero peppers, vegetable oil, seasoning cubes (check for sugar), salt, sliced cucumber, tomatoes.
How to make it keto
Crucially ensure the dumplings are made with approved keto flours (almond, coconut) and not bean or wheat flour. Request no sugar in the pepper sauce.
Watch out for
Potential for using incorrect high-carb flours in restaurants. Hidden sugars in pepper sauce or seasoning. Tomatoes and onions in the garnish.
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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