Ofe Nsala (Smoked Fish & Prawn White Soup)
White Soup with Smoked Fish, Dry Prawns, and Uziza
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no cocoyam, yam flour, or other starch thickeners are used. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
A light, clear broth soup, distinct for its absence of palm oil, typically thickened with fermented ogiri and spiced with uziza seeds and leaves. This version focuses on a rich blend of smoked fish and dry prawns, served without any carb thickeners.
Key ingredients
Smoked fish (e.g., mackerel or catfish), dry prawns, uziza leaves, ground uziza seeds, ogiri (fermented locust bean), onions, scotch bonnets, seasoning cubes, stock.
How to make it keto
Confirm no cocoyam, yam flour, or other starch thickeners are used. Request broth to be clear and not overly processed.
Watch out for
Small amounts of carb in ogiri or seasoning cubes, potential for hidden sugar in seasoning.
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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