Ofe Akwu Ube
Palm Nut Soup with African Pear and Assorted Meats
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no starch thickeners (like cocoyam paste) are added. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich, flavorful palm nut soup originating from the Igbo culture, distinguished by the addition of African pear (Ube fruit) for a unique creamy and slightly tart taste. Cooked with assorted meats, fish, and traditional spices, it is naturally keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Palm nut extract, African pear (ube fruit), assorted meats (goat meat, tripe, cowhide), smoked fish, crayfish, onions, habanero peppers, uziza leaves, seasoning cubes, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure no starch thickeners (like cocoyam paste) are added. Serve without any carb sides (e.g., rice, yam).
Watch out for
African pear contains some natural carbs. Potential starch thickeners if not explicitly omitted. Hidden sugars in some commercial 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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