Kulwa Dereq Be'Siga
Dry-Fried Beef with Peppers
Yes, with a tweak: request no injera. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A robust Eritrean dish of tender beef cubes dry-fried (dereq) to perfection with a blend of savory spices, onions, and spicy jalapeño peppers. This 'kulwa' style emphasizes intense flavor from rapid cooking, with minimal sauce. Served without injera.
Key ingredients
Beef (sirloin or round, cubed), onions, jalapeño peppers (or other mild/medium peppers), garlic, ginger, vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, minimal berbere (optional).
How to make it keto
Request no injera. Ensure onions and peppers are kept to a minimum or portion controlled. Confirm no added sugars in any spice mixes.
Watch out for
Onions, peppers, potential hidden sugar in berbere (if used).
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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