Miyan Karkashi (Keto Roselle Leaf Soup)
Keto Roselle Leaf Soup with Assorted Meats
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no starch-based thickeners (e.g., corn starch, cocoyam paste) are used. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A savory Hausa soup featuring fresh or dried Roselle leaves (karkashi), simmered with assorted meats (beef, goat, tripe) and thickened naturally with a touch of groundnut paste (peanuts) and/or baobab leaf powder. Flavored with traditional spices, onions, and red bell peppers. Served without carbohydrate sides.
Key ingredients
Roselle leaves (karkashi), assorted meats (beef, goat, tripe, pomo), palm oil, onions, red bell peppers, Scotch bonnets, groundnut paste (unsweetened peanut butter), dawadawa (fermented locust beans), crayfish powder, salt, seasoning cubes.
How to make it keto
Ensure no starch-based thickeners (e.g., corn starch, cocoyam paste) are used. Limit groundnut paste to a moderate amount. Ensure no sugar in seasoning.
Watch out for
Excessive groundnut paste, hidden sugar in seasoning, restaurant using starch thickeners to save on ingredients.
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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