Stewed Smoked Bonga Fish with Garden Eggs & Bell Peppers
Smoked Bonga Fish Stew with Garden Eggs and Bell Peppers (No Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no starchy sides (rice, yam, plantain, fufu). About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Nigerian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A savory and slightly smoky stew featuring tender pieces of smoked bonga fish, simmered with chunks of garden eggs (African eggplant), colorful bell peppers, and a rich tomato-pepper base. Served without any carbohydrate-rich side dishes.
Key ingredients
Smoked Bonga fish, Garden eggs, Red bell peppers, Scotch bonnet peppers, Tomatoes, Onions, Palm oil, Crayfish, Seasoning cubes, Salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no starchy sides (rice, yam, plantain, fufu). Ensure the tomato-pepper base is prepared without added sugar.
Watch out for
High amounts of tomatoes/bell peppers/onions in the stew base; hidden sugar in seasoning cubes or stew base.
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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