Alicha Sega Wot
Mild Beef Stew
No, skip this one: about 23g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A milder beef stew, prepared without berbere, instead seasoned with turmeric, ginger, garlic, and onions, slow-cooked in niter kibbeh (clarified butter). This stew is typically less spicy than Zigni.
Key ingredients
Beef, niter kibbeh, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt.
If you order it anyway
Request 'no injera'. *Crucially, request 'no potatoes and no carrots'* as these are very common additions to Alicha stews. Confirm no other high-carb vegetables are used.
Watch out for
Onions (significant quantity reduced for the sauce base), *very high risk* of potatoes and carrots being included, potential for hidden sugars in pre-made spice blends or restaurant stock.
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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