Minchet Qolo
Roasted Ground Meat
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Eritrean dishes.
What it is
A drier preparation of seasoned ground beef, lightly roasted or pan-fried with onions, garlic, and ginger, and spiced with a savory blend. Unlike a 'wot' or 'silsi,' it has minimal sauce, making it a robust, keto-friendly meat dish.
Key ingredients
Ground beef (or lamb), onions, garlic, ginger, cooking oil, black pepper, turmeric, cardamom, fenugreek, other Eritrean spices.
Optional tweaks
Request no injera or carb-heavy sides. Confirm no starchy fillers or binders are used in the ground meat mixture.
Watch out for
Onions and garlic can add carbs; watch for hidden sugars in 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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