K'incheb
Pounded Dried Beef with Clarified Butter
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Eritrean dishes.
What it is
A rustic and hearty Eritrean dish featuring dried beef (often similar to jerky), pounded or finely shredded, then generously sautéed with niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter) and various Eritrean spices like mitmita. It's a dry, intensely flavored, and calorie-dense dish, perfect for keto due to its high fat and protein content.
Key ingredients
Dried beef (kuanta), niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter), mitmita (spicy chili blend), salt, garlic, ginger.
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto; ensure no added sugars in spice blends.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in pre-made spice blends (low risk for this dish).
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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