Sega Melassa
Dry-Fried Beef Tongue with Spices
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Eritrean dishes.
What it is
Sega Melassa is a savory dish featuring tender beef tongue, typically boiled until tender, then sliced and dry-fried ('kulwa' style) with onions, garlic, ginger, and a blend of Eritrean spices. The tongue's rich fat content makes it inherently keto-friendly.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, onions, niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter), garlic, ginger, berbere spice, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto. Confirm no starchy vegetables are fried with the tongue. Request extra niter kibbeh.
Watch out for
Excessive onions, hidden sugars in berbere, serving with carb sides.
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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