Fiyel Wat
Keto Goat Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request no injera. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional stew made with tender pieces of goat meat, often prepared in a mild, savory alicha-style sauce with niter kibbeh, onions, garlic, ginger, and turmeric. Modified for keto by strictly omitting all high-carb vegetables and serving without injera.
Key ingredients
Goat meat, niter kibbeh, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric
How to make it keto
Request no injera. Confirm the stew is prepared without potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables. Ask for minimal onion in the stew base.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
ፍየል ወጥ ያለ እንጀራ ይሁን። ድንች፣ ካሮት ወይም ሌላ ስታርች ያለው አትክልት አለመኖሩን ያረጋግጡልኝ። ሽንኩርቱም በትንሹ ይሁን።
Fiyel Wat without injera. Please confirm no potatoes, carrots, or starchy vegetables. Minimal onion, please.
Watch out for
The onion-based sauce can be carb-heavy if the onions are not fully caramelized.
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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