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Spicy Red Fish Stew
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly ask for no potatoes or carrots, which are sometimes added to stews. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Eritrean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and spicy stew featuring firm white fish cooked in a deep red berbere-spiced sauce with sautéed onions, garlic, ginger, and fresh tomatoes.
Key ingredients
White fish (e.g., tilapia, cod, snapper), red onion, garlic, ginger, diced tomatoes (fresh or canned), berbere spice blend, niter kibbeh/vegetable oil, fish broth.
How to make it keto
Explicitly ask for no potatoes or carrots, which are sometimes added to stews. Serve without injera, requesting a side of sautéed collard greens or cauliflower rice.
Watch out for
Tomatoes, onions, berbere (can contain some flour/sugar), potential for added potatoes/carrots if not specified.
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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