Ofe Akataka
Bushmeat and Mixed Vegetable Soup
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
A robust and rustic soup, often found in rural or provincial settings, featuring tender bushmeat (e.g., grasscutter, antelope, bush fowl) combined with a variety of local green vegetables such as utazi, uziza, and scent leaf, simmered in a rich, spicy broth.
Key ingredients
Bushmeat (e.g., grasscutter), mixed leafy greens (utazi, uziza, scent leaf), palm oil, onions, scotch bonnet peppers, crayfish, seasoning cubes, local spices.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no starchy thickeners like cocoyam paste or yam flour are used. Served strictly without fufu or any carb-heavy sides.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars or starch in commercial seasoning cubes. Excessive onions or tomatoes used in the base. Variations in local greens might increase carb count slightly.
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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