Doro Alicha
Mild Chicken Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request no injera. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A milder version of a chicken stew compared to Doro Wat, prepared without the strong berbere spice. It features tender chicken pieces (often drumsticks or thighs) cooked in a fragrant sauce of onions, garlic, ginger, and turmeric. This version omits the traditional injera.
Key ingredients
Chicken (drumsticks/thighs), onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, niter kibbeh (clarified butter), oil, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Request no injera. Clarify no potatoes or other non-keto vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
ዶሮ አልጫ፣ እንጀራ አይኑር። ድንች ወይም ሌሎች ኬቶ ያልሆኑ አትክልቶች እንዳይኖሩ።
Doro Alicha, no injera. Please ensure no potatoes or other non-keto vegetables.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in spice blends or marinades, cross-contamination with high-carb items.
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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