Karia be'Siga
Sautéed Beef or Lamb with Spicy Peppers (No Injera)
Yes, with a tweak: must be served without injera. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Eritrean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Cubes of beef or lamb sautéed with a generous amount of green bell peppers and/or jalapeños, onions, garlic, ginger, and mild spices. This dish offers a less intensely spiced profile compared to berbere-based dishes, with the peppers being a prominent ingredient. Served without injera.
Key ingredients
Beef or Lamb, Niter Kibbeh (clarified butter) or other cooking oil, Onions, Green bell peppers, Jalapeños, Garlic, Ginger, Turmeric, Salt, Black pepper.
How to make it keto
Must be served without injera. Request no added sugar. Can ask for extra peppers for increased vegetable intake. Confirm that no high-carb binders or thickeners are used.
Watch out for
Onions, bell peppers, garlic, ginger are primary carb sources. Possible trace amounts of hidden sugar in restaurant preparations.
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.
More on the Eritrean menuAll 288 Eritrean dishes ›
