Miyan Dinya
Black Soup with Assorted Meats
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
A rich and dark-hued soup from the Edo people, made with blended bitter leaves and other native herbs, cooked with assorted meats and smoked fish. Naturally low in carbs, offering a deeply savory and earthy flavor profile.
Key ingredients
Assorted meats (beef, tripe, cow foot), smoked fish, bitter leaves, uziza leaves, scent leaves (efirin), dry prawns, palm oil, onions, Scotch bonnets, seasoning cubes, salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no thickeners like yam powder or cocoyam are used (it's naturally thick from leaves).
Watch out for
Minimal, watch for hidden sugars in seasoning cubes or excessive palm oil in restaurant prep.
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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