Alicha Siga Wat
Mild Beef Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request no injera. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A flavorful, mild beef stew cooked with turmeric, ginger, garlic, and other spices, typically without the intense berbere spice blend found in Key Wot. This version omits the traditional injera.
Key ingredients
Beef (cubed), onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, niter kibbeh (clarified butter), oil, green chilies (optional), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no injera. Confirm no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added (though traditionally not in Alicha Siga Wat).
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
አልጫ ስጋ ወጥ፣ እንጀራ አይኑር። ድንች ወይም ሌላ ስታርች ያለበት አትክልት እንደሌለ አረጋግጥልኝ።
Alicha Siga Wat, no injera. Please confirm no potatoes or other starchy vegetables.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in spice blends (less common for Alicha but possible), cross-contamination with high-carb items if served on a platter.
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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