Ayib Be'Kibe
Ethiopian Cottage Cheese with Clarified Butter
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Ethiopian dishes.
What it is
A simple, creamy dish featuring traditional Ethiopian cottage cheese ('Ayib') served with a generous drizzle of warm, fragrant 'niter kibbeh' (spiced clarified butter). It offers a rich, cooling, and fatty counterpoint to spicier main dishes.
Key ingredients
Ayib (Ethiopian cottage cheese), niter kibbeh (clarified butter spiced with ingredients like cardamom, turmeric).
Optional tweaks
None needed, as this dish is naturally keto. Ensure no additional sugar is present in the Ayib or kibbeh.
Watch out for
None inherent to the dish. Confirm no sweetening if not specified.
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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