Ugwule (Smoked Catfish & Ugu Leaves)
Smoked Catfish with Fluted Pumpkin Greens
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no carb thickeners. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A simple yet flavorful dish from the Igbo cuisine, featuring succulent smoked catfish and nutrient-rich fluted pumpkin (ugu) leaves, lightly simmered with fresh peppers, onions, and palm oil. Served without carb sides.
Key ingredients
Smoked catfish, fluted pumpkin (ugu) leaves, red bell peppers, habanero peppers, onions, palm oil, seasoning cubes, salt.
How to make it keto
Confirm no carb thickeners. Request no carb sides (e.g., rice, yam, fufu). Ensure no sugar is used in seasoning.
Watch out for
Large quantities of onions and bell peppers, potential for starchy thickeners, hidden sugar in seasoning.
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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