Ugu Dindin with Goat Meat
Fluted Pumpkin Leaf Stir-fry with Goat Meat
Yes, keto as served. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A vibrant and robust stir-fry of fresh fluted pumpkin leaves (ugu) cooked with tender chunks of precooked goat meat, finely sliced onions, bell peppers, scotch bonnet peppers, and savory spices in red palm oil. This dish is prepared drier than a typical soup or stew, allowing the rich flavors of the leaves and meat to be the highlight.
Key ingredients
Fluted pumpkin leaves (ugu), goat meat (precooked, diced), red onion, bell pepper, scotch bonnet pepper, red palm oil, seasoning cubes (keto-friendly), salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure a dry preparation, not a soup or stew. Request no yam/cocoyam or other carb-heavy sides. Confirm no added sugar in seasoning.
Watch out for
Quantity of onions/bell peppers, hidden sugars in seasoning cubes.
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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