Keto Tikel Gomen (Cabbage without Potatoes)
Spiced Cabbage and Carrot Stew (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request NO potatoes. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A hearty vegetable dish with cabbage, and sometimes a small amount of carrots (traditionally potatoes are included), cooked with onions, garlic, ginger, and turmeric. This keto version strictly omits potatoes and limits carrots.
Key ingredients
Cabbage, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, oil, very small amount of carrot, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request NO potatoes. Ask for very few or no carrots.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
ኬቶ ጥብስ ጎመን፣ ድንች ፈፅሞ አይኑር። ካሮት በጣም ያነሰ ወይም አይኑር።
Keto Tikel Gomen, please. Absolutely no potatoes. Very few or no carrots.
Watch out for
Potatoes (traditionally a main ingredient), carrots (often included in larger amounts), hidden sugars.
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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