Enkulu Silsi (Keto Modified)
Scrambled Eggs in Spiced Tomato Sauce (with Optional Beef)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the Silsi base. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A popular Eritrean breakfast or light meal, this dish consists of fluffy scrambled eggs cooked directly into a flavorful Silsi (spiced tomato sauce). The sauce provides a tangy and aromatic base with notes of berbere, onion, garlic, and ginger, enriched with niter kibbeh. Small pieces of tender beef are often included. Served without injera.
Key ingredients
Eggs, red onions, garlic, ginger, berbere spice, tomato paste, canned diced tomatoes, niter kibbeh (or butter/ghee), salt, optional cubed beef.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the Silsi base. Serve strictly without injera. Request the Silsi sauce to be low-carb (no flour thickeners). Confirm no other high-carb vegetables are added to the Silsi.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato paste or canned tomatoes. Excessive amounts of onions or other vegetables in the Silsi base. Incorrectly served with injera or bread.
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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