Keto Siga Firfir (Shredded Spiced Beef)
Ethiopian Spiced Shredded Beef (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: aBSOLUTELY NO INJERA. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A savory dish of tender, shredded beef (or lamb) simmered in a rich, spiced berbere sauce with onions, garlic, and ginger. While 'firfir' traditionally refers to torn injera mixed in, for a keto diet, this dish focuses solely on the delicious shredded meat preparation, served as a standalone protein.
Key ingredients
Shredded beef or lamb, onions, garlic, ginger, berbere, niter kibbeh or cooking oil, water/broth, salt.
How to make it keto
ABSOLUTELY NO INJERA. The 'firfir' here refers to the shredded meat texture, not the bread. Confirm no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables are added.
Watch out for
Onions, hidden sugars in berbere. High risk of injera being accidentally included if not explicitly clarified. Starchy vegetables.
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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