A rare and traditional Northern Nigerian soup featuring the distinctive leaves of the fonio plant (Gyero). This nutritious soup is cooked with assorted meats, often groundnut paste, palm oil, and various spices. It offers a unique earthy flavor profile and is a robust, protein-packed option when served without accompanying grains.

Key ingredients

Fonio leaves (Gyero), assorted meats (beef, goat), groundnut paste, palm oil, onions, habanero peppers, seasoning cubes, salt, locust bean (dawadawa).

If you order it anyway

Ensure no starch thickeners are used. Groundnut paste can add carbs, so confirm it's unsweetened and ask for a moderate amount. Request no carb sides.

Watch out for

Groundnut paste (peanut butter) can have added sugars or significant carbs. Hidden sugars in seasoning. Restaurant adding other starches.

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.