Kitfo
Minced Raw Beef
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Ethiopian dishes.
What it is
Finely minced lean beef, typically served raw (teram) or very lightly cooked (leb-leb), seasoned with mitmita (a spicy chili powder blend) and niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter). Often served with gomen (collard greens) and ayib (crumbly Ethiopian cheese).
Key ingredients
Minced beef, niter kibbeh, mitmita, cardamom, salt, sometimes ayib, gomen.
Optional tweaks
Specify 'teram' (raw) or 'leb-leb' (lightly cooked). Ask for extra gomen and ayib if available, ensuring no injera (flatbread).
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
ክትፎ ለብ-ለብ ይሁን። እንጀራ አያስፈልግም። ተጨማሪ ጎመንና አይብ ይኖራል?
I'd like the Kitfo leb-leb, please. No injera, and can I get extra gomen and ayib?
Watch out for
Very low. Possible small amount from mitmita spices or a dash of sugar in restaurant-prepared ayib, but generally negligible. Gomen adds some fiber.
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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