Stewed Dry Fish (Eja Kika Stew)
Spicy Dry Fish Stew
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the stew base. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Nigerian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A robust and spicy stew featuring rehydrated dry fish (eja kika), cooked in a savory base of tomatoes, red bell peppers, onions, and palm oil, infused with traditional Nigerian spices. Served without carb sides.
Key ingredients
Dry fish (e.g., smoked mackerel, croaker), red bell peppers, habanero peppers, tomatoes, onions, palm oil, seasoning cubes, salt, crayfish (optional).
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the stew base. Request no carb sides. Confirm no starchy thickeners.
Watch out for
Excessive tomato paste, hidden sugar in seasoning, large quantities of onions and bell peppers, potential for starchy thickeners.
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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