Sega Nech'i Q'olo
Mild Pan-Fried Beef
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Eritrean dishes.
What it is
A mild version of 'Qolo', meaning 'roasted' or 'pan-fried'. 'Nech'i' signifies 'white' or 'mild', indicating it's prepared without berbere, focusing on garlic, ginger, and turmeric. Cubes of beef are pan-fried until tender and lightly browned, offering a less spicy alternative to traditional 'Tibs'.
Key ingredients
Beef (cubed), onions, niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter), garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto. Confirm no starchy vegetables are added. Ensure no berbere if 'mild' is desired.
Watch out for
Excessive onions, 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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