Asa Gulash
Fish Stew (No Injera)
Yes, with a tweak: omit injera completely. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ethiopian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful Ethiopian fish stew, typically made with a mild blend of spices, onions, garlic, and ginger, often including bell peppers. It is rich and aromatic, intended to be served without the traditional injera for a keto meal.
Key ingredients
White fish (e.g., tilapia, snapper), onions, garlic, ginger, green bell peppers, jalapeños, mild berbere spice, oil (niter kibbeh or vegetable oil), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Omit injera completely. Confirm with the kitchen that no high-carb thickeners (like flour) or significant amounts of high-carb vegetables (like potatoes or carrots) are used in the stew base.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
አስዋ ጉላሽ ያለ እንጀራ ይሁን። ወጡ ውስጥ ዱቄት፣ ድንች ወይም ካሮት አለመኖሩን ማረጋገጥ ይችላሉ?
Asa Gulash without injera, please. Can you confirm no flour, potatoes, or carrots are used in the stew?
Watch out for
Onions and bell peppers can contribute to carb count in large portions. Potential hidden sugars or starches in pre-made spice blends or stew bases.
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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