Dereq Tibs
Dry-Fried Beef or Lamb Strips with Herbs (No Injera)
Yes, with a tweak: omit injera. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ethiopian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Literally meaning 'dry tibs,' this dish features tender strips of beef or lamb, pan-fried to a slightly crispy finish with a blend of herbs (often rosemary), onions, and green peppers. This preparation emphasizes the meat's flavor with minimal or no sauce, served without injera.
Key ingredients
Beef or lamb strips, onions, green bell peppers, jalapeños, garlic, ginger, rosemary, mild berbere spice, oil (niter kibbeh or vegetable oil), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Omit injera. Explicitly request it to be a very dry-fried preparation, with no added starchy sauces or thickeners. Can ask for extra green peppers and reduced onions.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
ደረቅ ጥብስ ያለ እንጀራ ይሁን። በጣም ደረቅ ሆኖ ይጥበስ፣ ምንም ስታርች ያለው መረቅ አይኑረው። ብዙ ቃሪያ እና ትንሽ ሽንኩርት ይደረግልኝ?
Dereq Tibs without injera. Please prepare it very dry-fried, with no starchy sauces. Can I have extra green peppers and less onion?
Watch out for
Onions and bell peppers can contribute to carb count, especially in larger servings. Potential hidden sugar in berbere spice or pre-made marinades.
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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