Obe Eja Tilapia ati Ugu (Keto)
Stewed Tilapia with Fluted Pumpkin Leaves (Keto)
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
Fresh tilapia fish simmered in a rich red palm oil stew with generous amounts of fresh fluted pumpkin leaves (ugu), onions, bell peppers, habanero peppers, and crayfish. This stew is robust and flavorful, served without any starchy accompaniment.
Key ingredients
Fresh whole tilapia, fluted pumpkin leaves (ugu), red palm oil, onions, bell peppers, habanero peppers, crayfish, salt, seasoning cubes.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no added thickeners (like cocoyam or flour), no sugar. Ensure no starchy sides are served.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in seasoning, potential for excess tomato paste (though usually minimal in this style), restaurant might add starchy vegetables.
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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