Silsi be'Siga (Keto Modified)
Spiced Tomato & Beef Stew (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the tomato sauce. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Eritrean food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and savory Eritrean stew featuring tender beef simmered in a robust, spiced tomato sauce. The sauce, known as Silsi, is made with onions, garlic, ginger, berbere spice blend, and a generous amount of tomato paste and purée, cooked in niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter). This keto version is served strictly without injera.
Key ingredients
Beef (cubed), red onions, garlic, ginger, berbere spice, tomato paste, canned diced tomatoes, niter kibbeh (or butter/ghee), optional green bell peppers, salt.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the tomato sauce. Serve strictly without injera. Confirm the sauce base is primarily tomato and spices, not thickened with flour. Request extra niter kibbeh for higher fat content.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in tomato paste or canned tomatoes. Excessive amounts of onions or bell peppers. Incorrectly served with injera or other high-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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