Ofe Nko (Bitterleaf & Palm Fruit Soup) with Assorted Meats
Bitterleaf and Palm Fruit Soup with Assorted Meats (No Cocoyam)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no cocoyam or starch thickener. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and savory soup from the Niger Delta region, made from a thick palm fruit concentrate and bitterleaf, simmered with assorted meats like beef, tripe, and cow foot. Prepared without cocoyam or any starch thickener.
Key ingredients
Palm fruit concentrate, bitterleaf, assorted meats (beef, shaki, cow foot), onions, habanero pepper, crayfish powder, bouillon powder (keto-friendly), salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no cocoyam or starch thickener. Ensure generous use of lean protein and palm fruit base.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in bouillon powder, some restaurants might secretly use starch thickeners (e.g., cocoyam paste) to thicken, even if asked not to.
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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