Asa Dereq
Dry Spiced Fish
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Eritrean dishes.
What it is
Whole or filleted fish, seasoned liberally with Eritrean spices and then pan-fried or oven-baked until crispy and dry ('dereq'). This preparation enhances the natural flavors of the fish and spices, providing a simple yet satisfying keto meal.
Key ingredients
Whole fish or fish fillets (e.g., tilapia, snapper), cooking oil, berbere or other dry spice blend (e.g., black pepper, turmeric, paprika), garlic, ginger (optional).
Optional tweaks
Request no injera or other carb-heavy sides. Confirm no flour coating is used on the fish before frying/baking.
Watch out for
Some spice blends may contain trace amounts of sugar. Confirm no flour is used for breading or dusting the fish.
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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