Koroshe (Keto Modified)
Spiced Lamb Head Stew (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no injera or bread. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich, traditional stew made from lamb's head, slowly simmered with Ethiopian spices like berbere, garlic, ginger, and onion until incredibly tender. Keto modification requires serving without injera and ensuring no starchy vegetables like potatoes or carrots are used in the preparation. This dish is naturally high in collagen and healthy fats.
Key ingredients
Lamb's head, niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter), red onion, garlic, ginger, berbere, fenugreek, salt, black pepper, green chili (optional).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no injera or bread. Confirm no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables are used in the stew.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
ኢንjera ወይም ዳቦ አያስፈልግም። ወጡ ውስጥ ድንች፣ ካሮት ወይም ሌላ ስታርች ያለባቸው አትክልቶች አለመኖራቸውን ያረጋግጡልኝ።
No injera or bread. Ensure the stew has no potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables.
Watch out for
Onions, potential hidden sugar in berbere.
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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