Ofe Ubulu with Assorted Meats
Ubulu Leaf Soup with Assorted Meats
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no cocoyam or other starchy thickeners are used. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Nigerian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful and robust soup from Eastern Nigeria, made with Ubulu leaves (Cissus rotundifolia), blended peppers, and a variety of proteins such as beef, goat meat, smoked fish, and pomo (cowhide). It's typically thick and hearty, cooked with palm oil.
Key ingredients
Ubulu leaves, assorted meats (beef, goat, smoked fish, pomo), palm oil, habanero peppers, bell peppers, onions, crayfish, seasoning cubes (check for sugar), salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure no cocoyam or other starchy thickeners are used. Explicitly request no carb swallows (e.g., fufu, pounded yam, eba). Confirm no sugar in seasoning cubes.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in seasoning cubes or stock powders. Some restaurants might use a small amount of starchy thickener (rare for this soup, but possible). Large quantities of onions/peppers can add carbs.
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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