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Dried Fish Stew (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ethiopian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional and unique stew made with rehydrated, sun-dried fish (commonly tilapia or Nile perch), slow-cooked in a rich, spicy berbere sauce with onions, garlic, and ginger until intensely flavorful. It's a robust and satisfying dish.
Key ingredients
Dried fish, niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter), red onions, garlic, ginger, berbere spice blend, diced tomatoes, green chili peppers, salt.
How to make it keto
Request no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables. Confirm no flour or other starchy thickeners are used. Served without injera.
Watch out for
High onion content, tomato paste/puree, possible added sugar in commercial berbere spice blends, starch thickeners.
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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