Mmiri Oku (Fisherman's Soup)
Seafood Fisherman's Soup (No Thickener)
Yes, with a tweak: ask to omit yam, cocoyam, or any other starchy thickeners. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
A vibrant and spicy soup originating from the coastal regions, packed with assorted fresh seafood (fish, prawns, periwinkles, crabs) simmered in a flavorful broth with peppers, onions, and local spices. Modified to omit all carb-based thickeners.
Key ingredients
Assorted fresh fish (catfish, croaker), prawns, periwinkles, crabs, scotch bonnet peppers, onions, fresh uziza leaves, utazi leaves, crayfish, palm oil (optional, ask for minimal), seasoning cubes, salt.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask to omit yam, cocoyam, or any other starchy thickeners. Request minimal or no palm oil if preferred leaner.
Watch out for
Use of traditional thickeners like cocoyam or yam, hidden sugar in seasoning cubes, higher carb count from large quantities of peppers/onions.
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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