Ofe Nsala with Bushmeat and Garden Egg
White Soup with Bushmeat and Garden Egg
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no yam/cocoyam thickener (traditional Nsala may use a small amount of pounded yam for thickening, but Uziza seeds are a keto alternative). About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
A light and clear soup known as 'white soup' because it uses no palm oil or artificial thickeners. This variant features tender bushmeat and garden eggs, seasoned with traditional spices, notably ground Uziza seeds for its characteristic flavor and subtle thickening.
Key ingredients
Bushmeat, garden eggs, Uziza seeds (ground for thickening/flavor), Uziza leaves, onions, habanero peppers, seasoning cubes, salt.
How to make it keto
Confirm no yam/cocoyam thickener (traditional Nsala may use a small amount of pounded yam for thickening, but Uziza seeds are a keto alternative). Explicitly request no carb sides.
Watch out for
Small amount of natural carbs from garden egg and Uziza seeds, potential for seasoning cubes with hidden sugar.
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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