Asa Ras Wot (Keto Modified)
Spiced Fish Head Stew (No Carbs)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables commonly added to stews. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A robust and spicy stew made from fish heads and bones, simmered with berbere spice, onions, garlic, and ginger. A traditional dish in coastal areas, utilizing the full flavor of the fish.
Key ingredients
Fish heads (e.g., snapper, tilapia), fish bones/collars, red onions, garlic, ginger, berbere spice, fresh tomatoes or tomato paste, niter qibe (clarified butter) or oil, water/broth, salt.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables commonly added to stews. Ensure the stew base (especially tomato paste) is free from added sugars.
Watch out for
Tomato paste, onions, potential hidden sugars in commercially prepared berbere spice or sauces.
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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