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Palm Nut Soup with Fluted Pumpkin Leaves & Smoked Fish (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no yam, cocoyam, or starchy thickeners like achi or ogbono powder are used. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
A rich, hearty soup prepared from fresh palm nut extract, tender fluted pumpkin leaves (ugu), and savory smoked dried fish (eja kika). Robustly spiced with peppers and traditional seasonings, offering a complex and satisfying flavor profile. Served as a standalone stew.
Key ingredients
Palm nut extract, smoked dried fish (eja kika), fluted pumpkin leaves (ugu), habanero peppers, onions, crayfish, salt, bouillon cubes (keto-friendly).
How to make it keto
Ensure no yam, cocoyam, or starchy thickeners like achi or ogbono powder are used. Confirm no sugar in bouillon. Served strictly without fufu, eba, or rice.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in bouillon cubes, some restaurants might use starchy thickeners, ensuring the palm oil quantity is appropriate for keto (though palm oil is keto-friendly, excess can lead to very high calories).
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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