Nkwobi
Spicy Cow Foot Delicacy
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
A beloved traditional Igbo delicacy featuring tender pieces of cooked cow foot, steeped in a rich, spicy palm oil sauce thickened with edible potash (akanwu), seasoned with traditional spices and garnished with utazi leaves.
Key ingredients
Cow foot, palm oil, akanwu (edible potash solution), crayfish, habanero peppers, onions, utazi leaves, seasoning cubes, salt, uziza seeds (optional).
Optional tweaks
No specific modifications usually needed as this dish is naturally low in carbs and high in healthy fats and collagen.
Watch out for
Very minimal, mainly from onions and peppers used in the sauce. Authentic Nkwobi does not contain sugar or starch.
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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