Qebele
Eritrean Spiced Crispy Beef Fat (Cracklings)
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Eritrean dishes.
What it is
Small pieces of beef fat, often from the tail or internal organs, slowly rendered and fried until crispy. Seasoned simply with salt and a touch of berbere or other mild Eritrean spices. A traditional high-fat snack or garnish, naturally keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Beef fat, salt, berbere spice (mild, optional).
Optional tweaks
Confirm no added sugar in spice blend. Request without any high-carb accompaniments.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in spice blends, cross-contamination if served with injera.
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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