Ofe Uziza pẹlu Ẹran Aṣayan (Keto)
Uziza Soup with Assorted Meats (No Cocoyam, Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no cocoyam (taro), yam, or any other flour/starch is used as a thickener. About 8g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
A fragrant and peppery soup highlighting the distinct, pungent flavor of Uziza leaves, cooked with a medley of assorted tender meats (beef, goat, ponmo, tripe) in a rich palm oil broth, explicitly prepared without cocoyam or other carb thickeners.
Key ingredients
Fresh Uziza leaves, assorted cooked meats (beef, goat, ponmo, tripe), palm oil, habanero peppers, onions, crayfish, seasoning cubes, salt.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure no cocoyam (taro), yam, or any other flour/starch is used as a thickener. Confirm generous portions of protein and Uziza leaves. Request for it to be less soupy, more stew-like if desired.
Watch out for
The biggest risk is cocoyam used as a thickener in traditional preparations. Ensure explicit omission. High quantity of onions.
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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