Dereq Wot
Spiced Dried Beef Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request no injera; ensure no potato or other starchy vegetables are added. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Eritrean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and intensely flavorful stew made from rehydrated sun-dried beef (dereq), slowly simmered in a rich, spicy berbere sauce with onions, garlic, and ginger until exceptionally tender.
Key ingredients
Dried beef, berbere spice, onions, garlic, ginger, niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter), water/broth, salt.
How to make it keto
Request no injera; ensure no potato or other starchy vegetables are added.
Watch out for
Onions, garlic, berbere (may contain small amounts of flour/sugar).
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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