Ofe Ogene
Thickened Igbo Vegetable Soup with Assorted Meats
Yes, with a tweak: request minimal or no traditional carb thickeners (achi/ofor from yam/cocoyam origin) are used. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty and lesser-known Igbo soup, traditionally thickened with specific local seeds. For keto, it's prepared with a concentrated base of various leafy greens like ugu and bitterleaf, assorted meats, and smoked fish in a rich palm oil base, ensuring minimal to no carb thickeners.
Key ingredients
Ugu (fluted pumpkin) leaves, bitterleaf, assorted meats (goat, beef, tripe, cow foot), smoked fish, crayfish, palm oil, onions, habanero peppers, seasoning cubes, salt. Minimal achi/ofor or keto-friendly thickener (e.g., xanthan gum if necessary).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request minimal or no traditional carb thickeners (achi/ofor from yam/cocoyam origin) are used. The desired thickness should come from the concentrated greens and natural reduction. Confirm no starchy sides.
Watch out for
Leafy greens, onions, peppers, palm oil (minimal carbs), seasoning cubes may contain hidden sugars/starches. Trace carbs from traditional thickeners if not fully omitted.
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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