Keto Ukwa Porridge
Nigerian Breadfruit Porridge (Cauliflower Base)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no actual breadfruit is used. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Nigerian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A low-carb version of the cherished Igbo breadfruit porridge (Ukwa), substituting breadfruit with a mixture of riced cauliflower and a hint of blanched eggplant or zucchini for texture. It's slow-cooked in a rich palm oil broth with dry fish, stockfish, assorted meats, and aromatic spices to replicate the authentic taste.
Key ingredients
Cauliflower rice, blanched eggplant/zucchini (for texture), palm oil, dry fish (e.g., eja kika), stockfish, assorted meats (e.g., beef, tripe), uziza leaves, scent leaves, scotch bonnet peppers, onions, crayfish, stock cubes, salt.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no actual breadfruit is used. Confirm absence of any added starches or thickeners and no carb-based sides.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in seasoning. Portions of peppers and onions can increase total carbs. Cross-contamination with non-keto ingredients if preparation is not careful.
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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