Keto Eja Kika Pottage (Cauliflower & Ugu Base)
Keto Dry Fish Pottage with Cauliflower and Fluted Pumpkin Leaves
Yes, with a tweak: request cauliflower and ugu as the base; ensure no yam, plantain, or other high-carb thickeners are used. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Nigerian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty, low-carb version of traditional pottage, made with tender smoked dry fish (eja kika), rich palm oil, bell peppers, onions, and fluted pumpkin (ugu) leaves, and a cauliflower mash base instead of yam.
Key ingredients
Smoked dry fish (eja kika), cauliflower, fluted pumpkin (ugu) leaves, palm oil, onions, bell peppers, scotch bonnet peppers, crayfish, salt, bouillon powder, iru (locust beans).
How to make it keto
Request cauliflower and ugu as the base; ensure no yam, plantain, or other high-carb thickeners are used.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in bouillon, excessive onion/bell pepper, accidental inclusion of carb thickeners.
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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