Ugba Egusi Salad
African Oil Bean and Melon Seed Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and savory cold salad combining fermented African oil bean seeds (ugba) and ground melon seeds (egusi), mixed with palm oil, onions, peppers, and often garnished with utazi leaves. It's a hearty appetizer or light meal.
Key ingredients
Ugba (fermented African oil bean), ground egusi (melon seeds), palm oil, onions, habanero peppers, garden egg, smoked fish (optional), crayfish, seasoning cubes, utazi leaves (garnish).
Optional tweaks
Request no sugar in the dressing or seasoning to maintain strict keto compliance.
Watch out for
Overuse of seasoning cubes with hidden sugar.
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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