A deeply flavorful and dark stew, often referred to as 'Black Soup' in some regions. It features a rich assortment of meats and offal (beef, tripe, cow skin), cooked in a savory, palm oil-based broth with specific spices and without leafy greens. Served without carb sides.

Key ingredients

Assorted meats (beef, shaki, pomo), red bell peppers, habanero peppers, onions, palm oil, seasoning cubes, salt, ehuru (calabash nutmeg), uziza seeds (ground).

If you order it anyway

Crucially, ensure no traditional carb thickeners like banga (palm kernel) paste or blended melon seeds (egusi) are used in large quantities. Request no carb sides. Confirm no added sugar.

Watch out for

Banga paste or large amounts of ground melon seeds (egusi) used as traditional thickeners, excessive tomato paste, hidden sugar, large quantities of onions and bell peppers.

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.