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Eritrean Spiced Roasted Whole Fish (No Injera/Carb Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no injera, rice, or potatoes. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Eritrean dishes.
What it is
A whole fish (commonly tilapia or snapper) seasoned with a blend of garlic, ginger, green chili, and either berbere or alicha spices, then oven-roasted until perfectly flaky and moist. Naturally keto-friendly when served without high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., tilapia, snapper), red onion, garlic, ginger, green chili, minimal tomato paste (optional), berbere or alicha spice mix, lemon juice, salt, vegetable oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no injera, rice, or potatoes. Confirm minimal or no tomato paste. Ask for a simple green salad (without a sweet dressing) or plain sautéed greens as a side.
Watch out for
Tomato paste, hidden sugars in marinade/spices, serving with high-carb sides (injera, rice, potatoes).
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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