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White Soup with Smoked Guinea Fowl and Uziza
Yes, with a tweak: must be prepared and served WITHOUT pounded yam or any other starch-based thickener (like cocoyam or achi). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
A light, clear 'white soup' base featuring tender smoked guinea fowl, cooked with uziza leaves and traditional spices. This soup is typically thickened with pounded yam, but for a keto version, it is served without any thickener, allowing the rich broth and smoky fowl flavors to shine. A deeply comforting and spicy dish.
Key ingredients
Smoked guinea fowl, uziza leaves, scotch bonnet peppers, onions, crayfish, stock cubes, salt, native spices (ogiri, ehuru), water.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Must be prepared and served WITHOUT pounded yam or any other starch-based thickener (like cocoyam or achi). Confirm no sugar in seasoning.
Watch out for
Traditionally served with pounded yam, which must be strictly avoided. Potential hidden sugar in seasoning cubes. Minor carbs from vegetables.
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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