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Goat Heart Pepper Soup
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
A spicy, aromatic soup featuring tender goat heart chunks simmered in a rich broth with traditional Nigerian peppers (scotch bonnet, bell peppers), onions, ginger, garlic, and local spices like uziza and ehuru. Served piping hot, naturally low-carb and deeply flavorful. No carb sides.
Key ingredients
Goat heart, scotch bonnet peppers, bell peppers, onions, ginger, garlic, uziza seeds, ehuru (Calabash nutmeg), scent leaves (efirin), crayfish, stock cubes, salt, water.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no thickeners like cocoyam or starch 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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