Keto Bozena (Beef and Spiced Sauce)
Beef and Spiced Sauce (Keto Modified, Shiro Omitted)
Yes, with a tweak: request NO SHIRO (chickpea flour). About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ethiopian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
This dish adapts the concept of Bozena Shiro, a hearty beef stew, for a keto diet by omitting the chickpea flour base. Tender beef chunks are simmered in a rich, deeply spiced sauce with niter kibbeh, onions, garlic, ginger, and berbere, similar to a thickened Key Wot but with specific Bozena flavorings.
Key ingredients
Beef (cubed), niter kibbeh, red onions, garlic, ginger, berbere spice blend, diced tomatoes, green chili peppers, salt.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request NO SHIRO (chickpea flour). Ensure no potatoes or carrots. Served without injera.
Watch out for
High onion content, tomato paste, possible added sugar in commercial berbere, *high risk of chickpea flour if not explicitly omitted*.
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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