Kitfo
Minced Raw Beef
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Eritrean dishes.
What it is
Finely minced lean beef, traditionally served raw (ter) or lightly warmed (leb-leb), mixed with a generous amount of niter kibbeh (clarified butter), mitmita (spicy chili powder), and sometimes cardamom.
Key ingredients
Lean beef, niter kibbeh, mitmita spice, cardamom, salt.
Optional tweaks
Request 'no injera' or 'no kocho' (false banana bread) if these are offered as accompaniments. Confirm no other binders or high-carb ingredients are added to the minced meat.
Watch out for
Trace carbs from mitmita and other spices. Very minimal if no other ingredients are added.
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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