Ori Ewure ni Obe Epo (Keto)
Goat Head Meat in Palm Oil and Pepper Sauce (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly confirm the absence of traditional thickeners like cocoyam paste, yam flour, or ground melon seeds, which are common in regular Isi Ewu preparations. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
Tender pieces of goat head meat slow-cooked in a rich, vibrant palm oil-based sauce, featuring blended red bell peppers, Scotch bonnets, and onions. This hearty and spicy dish is a deconstructed version of traditional Isi Ewu, prepared specifically without any traditional starch thickeners.
Key ingredients
Goat head meat, palm oil, red bell peppers, Scotch bonnet peppers, onions, fermented locust beans (iru), seasoning cubes, salt.
How to make it keto
Crucially, explicitly confirm the absence of traditional thickeners like cocoyam paste, yam flour, or ground melon seeds, which are common in regular Isi Ewu preparations.
Watch out for
Carbs from peppers and onions; potential hidden sugars in seasoning cubes; risk of non-keto thickeners if modifications are not strictly followed.
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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