Ingudai Tibs
Mushroom Sauté
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no injera'. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ethiopian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Sautéed mushrooms with onions, bell peppers, garlic, ginger, and mild Ethiopian spices. A popular vegetarian option that can be made keto-friendly with modifications.
Key ingredients
Mushrooms (e.g., cremini, button), onions, bell peppers, garlic, ginger, niter kibbeh/oil, mild spices (e.g., turmeric), salt.
How to make it keto
Request 'no injera'. Ask for minimal onions and bell peppers. Ensure no carrots or potatoes are added (sometimes appear in 'atkilt' style dishes). Consider adding a side of meat for higher protein/fat if desired.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
እንጉዳይ ጥብስ፣ እንጀራ አይኑር። ሽንኩርት እና ቃሪያ ያነሰ ይሁን። ካሮትና ድንች እንዳይጨመር።
Ingudai Tibs, no injera. Minimal onions and peppers. No carrots or potatoes, please.
Watch out for
Onions, bell peppers, garlic, ginger. Potential for hidden sugar if a sweet glaze is used (rare but possible in some fusion preparations).
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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