Ofe Isala (Igbo Vegetable Soup)
Igbo Vegetable and Melon Seed Soup with Smoked Meats
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no cocoyam or other carb-based thickeners are used. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and flavorful Igbo vegetable soup made with a blend of local greens (like ugu or waterleaf), thickened naturally with ground melon seeds (egusi), and cooked with assorted smoked meats, smoked fish, crayfish, and palm oil. Naturally savory and low-carb when prepared without traditional starch thickeners.
Key ingredients
Ugu leaves (fluted pumpkin), waterleaf, ground egusi, assorted smoked meats (goat, beef, pomo), smoked fish, palm oil, onions, Scotch bonnet peppers, ground crayfish, seasoning cubes, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure no cocoyam or other carb-based thickeners are used. Restaurant versions might add too much palm oil, increasing fat.
Watch out for
Ground egusi has a moderate amount of carbs. Hidden sugars 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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