Kilwa (Sega Kilwa)
Dry-fried Meat
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no injera'. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Eritrean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Similar to Tibs, but often prepared with less liquid, yielding a more 'dry-fried' or stir-fried texture. Cubes of beef or lamb cooked with traditional spices, a moderate amount of onions, and green peppers in niter kibbeh (clarified butter).
Key ingredients
Beef or lamb, niter kibbeh, onions, garlic, ginger, green peppers, spices, salt.
How to make it keto
Request 'no injera'. Confirm 'no potatoes or carrots' are added. If a sauce is part of the preparation, verify it doesn't contain hidden sugars.
Watch out for
Onions, green peppers, potential for hidden sugars in any specific 'Kilwa' marinade or sauce.
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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