Banatu
Spiced Beef Liver Stir-fry
Yes, with a tweak: request no injera or other carb sides. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Banatu is a vibrant dish of thinly sliced beef liver stir-fried with onions, green peppers, jalapeños, and aromatic spices such as ginger, garlic, and mitmita (a spicy chili powder blend). It’s quickly cooked to retain tenderness and is rich in flavor.
Key ingredients
Beef liver, onions, green peppers, jalapeños, kibe (clarified butter), garlic, ginger, mitmita, salt.
How to make it keto
Request no injera or other carb sides. Ensure no added sugar in the spice blend.
Watch out for
Onions, jalapeños (mild carbs), potential hidden sugars in mitmita or other spice blends, served with injera (must omit).
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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