Keto Firfir (with Cauliflower Rice)
Spiced Beef and Tomato Stew Mixed with Cauliflower Rice (Keto Firfir)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the beef stew base is keto-friendly (no flour thickeners, minimal sugar in tomatoes/paste). About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Eritrean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
This keto-friendly adaptation of traditional Firfir combines a rich, savory, and spiced beef and tomato stew (carefully prepared to be low-carb) with fluffy cauliflower rice, seasoned further with niter kibbeh and a touch of berbere. The dish mimics the unique texture and comforting flavor profile of authentic Firfir, providing a satisfying and hearty meal without the high carbs of injera.
Key ingredients
Beef stew (cubed beef, red onions, garlic, ginger, berbere, tomatoes, niter kibbeh), cauliflower rice, additional niter kibbeh for mixing, optional green chilies.
How to make it keto
Ensure the beef stew base is keto-friendly (no flour thickeners, minimal sugar in tomatoes/paste). Replace injera entirely with cauliflower rice. Request additional niter kibbeh to enhance fat content and flavor.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the stew ingredients (tomato paste, onions). Use of regular rice or injera instead of cauliflower rice. Stew thickened with flour or other starches.
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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