Ofe Ube
African Pear & Leafy Green Soup
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no cocoyam or yam flour is used as a thickener. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A lesser-known Igbo soup featuring the African pear (Ube) as its base, which contributes a unique creamy texture and flavor. It's often enriched with assorted meats or smoked fish and combined with leafy greens such as scent leaf or uziza, creating a savory and aromatic dish.
Key ingredients
African pear (Ube), assorted meats (goat, beef, smoked fish), leafy greens (scent leaf, uziza), palm oil, onions, habanero peppers, crayfish, seasoning cubes, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure no cocoyam or yam flour is used as a thickener. Confirm no added sugars in seasoning. Request to be served without any carb sides.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in seasoning, restaurant using starch thickeners. Ube itself is fibrous but can have some carbs; ensure focus on protein and greens.
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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