Kuanta be'Enkulu (Keto Modified)
Dried Beef with Spiced Scrambled Eggs (No Injera)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no high-carb vegetables like potatoes. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Eritrean dishes.
What it is
A savory combination of sautéed dried beef (kuanta) mixed with fluffy, spiced scrambled eggs, seasoned with onions, garlic, and a touch of berbere or mild spices. A hearty breakfast or light meal, served without injera.
Key ingredients
Dried beef (kuanta), eggs, onions, garlic, niter kibbeh (clarified butter), berbere spice (optional, or turmeric/cardamom for mild), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no high-carb vegetables like potatoes. Explicitly request no injera or other carb-heavy accompaniments.
Watch out for
Onions. Hidden sugars in berbere 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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