Doro Alicha Dereq
Mild Dry-Fried Chicken
Yes, with a tweak: ensure it's a dry-fried preparation, not a stew. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Eritrean dishes.
What it is
This dish is a mild, dry-fried chicken preparation. 'Doro Alicha' typically refers to a mild chicken stew, and 'Dereq' signifies 'dry'. Chicken pieces are pan-fried with onions, garlic, ginger, and mild 'alicha' spices (turmeric, cardamom), rather than being simmered in a heavy sauce.
Key ingredients
Chicken pieces (bone-in or boneless), onions, niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter) or olive oil, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cardamom, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure it's a dry-fried preparation, not a stew. Request minimal onion. Confirm no starchy vegetables are added.
Watch out for
Excessive onions, serving with carb sides, hidden sugars in spice blends.
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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