Asa Tibs
Fried/Sautéed Fish (without Breading)
Yes, with a tweak: request no injera. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Ethiopian dishes.
What it is
Fish (often tilapia or whole fish) either deep-fried or pan-fried until crispy, seasoned with mild spices. Sometimes served with sautéed onions and peppers. This version omits the traditional injera and any breading.
Key ingredients
Whole fish or fish fillets (e.g., tilapia), oil (for frying), salt, pepper, garlic, ginger, mild spices. Could include sautéed onions/peppers.
How to make it keto
Request no injera. Crucially, confirm no breading or flour coating on the fish. Request any sautéed vegetables be keto-friendly.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
አሳ ጥብስ፣ እንጀራ አይኑር። አሳው ላይ የዳቦ ዱቄት ወይም ሌላ ዱቄት እንዳይኖር። አብሮት ያለው አትክልት ኬቶ-ተስማሚ ነው?
Asa Tibs, no injera. No breading or flour on the fish, please. Are the sautéed vegetables keto-friendly?
Watch out for
Breading/flour coating (MUST avoid), hidden sugars in seasonings, cross-contamination.
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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