Keto Kefito (Warm Spiced Minced Beef)
Warm Spiced Minced Beef (Without Injera)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the dish is made without raw beef (if 'Kitfo' is typically raw) and served without injera or any high-carb bread. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Ethiopian dishes.
What it is
A keto interpretation of `Kefito`, which is the lightly cooked version of `Kitfo`. Freshly minced beef, warmed and mixed with generous amounts of niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter), mitmita, and cardamom. This version omits the traditional injera.
Key ingredients
Minced beef, niter kibbeh, mitmita, cardamom, salt, red onion (finely diced, optional).
How to make it keto
Crucially, ensure the dish is made without raw beef (if 'Kitfo' is typically raw) and served without injera or any high-carb bread. Specify a cooked preparation.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
Keto Kefitoው ጥሬ ስጋ እንዳይሆን፣ በሚገባ የበሰለ ይሁን። ያለ እንጀራ ወይም ካርብ የበዛበት ዳቦ ይቅረብልኝ።
For Keto Kefito, please ensure the beef is fully cooked, not raw. Serve without injera or any high-carb bread.
Watch out for
Trace carbs from mitmita and cardamom, small amount of red onion if included.
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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