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Guinea Fowl Pepper Soup
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
A hearty and intensely spicy soup featuring succulent pieces of guinea fowl, slow-cooked in a robust broth with a blend of Nigerian peppers, onions, and indigenous spices like uziza, ehuru, and alligator pepper. Known for its distinct gamey flavor, it's a naturally low-carb option.
Key ingredients
Guinea fowl, scotch bonnet peppers, onions, ginger, garlic, uziza seeds, ehuru (Calabash nutmeg), alligator pepper, stock cubes, salt, water.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no thickeners are used. Confirm no sugar in seasoning. Served without fufu or rice.
Watch out for
Minor carbs from vegetables (onions, peppers). Potential hidden sugar in seasoning cubes.
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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