Karia Dereq be'Ayib
Dry Spiced Peppers with Eritrean Cheese
No, skip this one: about 16g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A unique Eritrean side or light meal featuring 'dereq' (dry sautéed) spicy peppers, often mixed with other mild vegetables, seasoned with spices, and then crumbled with fresh 'Ayib' (Eritrean cottage cheese or feta-like cheese). This offers a zesty, creamy, and low-carb flavor profile.
Key ingredients
Mixed peppers (spicy karia, bell peppers), Ayib cheese, onions (optional), garlic (optional), cooking oil, berbere or mild spice blend, salt.
If you order it anyway
Ensure no injera or high-carb sides. Confirm no starchy ingredients are added to the pepper mix.
Watch out for
Peppers and onions/garlic contribute to carbs. Some Ayib preparations may have higher lactose content; verify with restaurant if extremely sensitive. 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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