Keto Shiro (Cauliflower & Tahini Base)
Spiced Cauliflower & Tahini Purée (Keto Shiro)
Yes, with a tweak: made with cauliflower and tahini instead of chickpea flour. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A keto-friendly reinterpretation of Shiro, made by puréeing cooked cauliflower with creamy tahini, onions, garlic, ginger, and traditional shiro spices (berbere, fenugreek). It provides a similar rich, savory, and thick texture without the chickpea flour.
Key ingredients
Cauliflower, tahini, yellow onion, garlic, ginger, berbere spice, fenugreek, vegetable oil, salt, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Crucially, made with cauliflower and tahini instead of chickpea flour. Served without injera.
Watch out for
Original Shiro is very high carb (chickpea flour). Ensuring the restaurant can make this specific substitution is key; otherwise, traditional Shiro is not keto. Hidden sugars in berbere or other spice mixes.
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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