Awaze Tibs
Sautéed Beef/Lamb with Awaze Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no injera'. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ethiopian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Cubed beef or lamb sautéed with onions, bell peppers, garlic, ginger, and Ethiopian spices, coated in a rich Awaze chili paste. Traditionally served sizzling.
Key ingredients
Beef/lamb, onions, bell peppers, garlic, ginger, niter kibbeh/oil, berbere, awaze paste, salt.
How to make it keto
Request 'no injera'. Ask for minimal onions and bell peppers if highly carb-sensitive. Confirm Awaze paste is sugar-free (typically it is).
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
አዋዜ ጥብስ፣ እንጀራ አይኑር። ሽንኩርት እና ቃሪያ ያነሰ ይሁን። አዋዜው ስኳር የለውም አይደል?
Awaze Tibs, please, no injera. Minimal onions and peppers. Is the Awaze sugar-free?
Watch out for
Onions and bell peppers (especially in large restaurant portions), garlic, ginger. Awaze paste can sometimes contain small amounts of wine or honey, or flour as a thickener, but is usually low carb.
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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