Okwa Ose
Quail Pepper Soup (Keto)
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
A light, intensely spicy, and aromatic broth featuring tender quail meat, simmered with traditional Nigerian pepper soup spices such as uziza, utazi, ehu (calabash nutmeg), and African scent leaf. This keto-friendly soup is a clear, flavorful broth, perfect for a warming and low-carb meal, served strictly without any starchy thickeners or carb sides.
Key ingredients
Whole quail (cut into pieces), uziza leaves, utazi leaves, ehu (calabash nutmeg), scent leaf (nchanwu), onions, Scotch bonnet, crayfish powder, seasoning, salt.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no added thickeners (cocoyam, yam flour) and no carb sides are served with the soup.
Watch out for
Some seasoning blends may contain hidden sugars. Ensure no potatoes or yams are added to the broth.
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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