Melas Wot (Keto Modified)
Ethiopian Spiced Beef Tongue Stew (No Carbs)
Yes, with a tweak: omit injera. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ethiopian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Slow-cooked beef tongue in a rich, mild, or spicy stew base. The tongue is tender and flavorful, absorbing the aromatic spices. This dish highlights a less common cut of meat.
Key ingredients
Beef tongue, onions, niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter) or oil, garlic, ginger, turmeric (for alicha style) or berbere (for key style), salt.
How to make it keto
Omit injera. Specify no potatoes or carrots (sometimes added to stews). Confirm no sugar in spice blends or broth thickening agents.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
Melas Wotው ያለ እንጀራ ይሁን። ድንች፣ ካሮት፣ ወይም በቅመማ ቅመም እና ወጥ ማወፈሪያ ውስጥ ስኳር እንዳይጨመርበት።
For Melas Wot, please omit injera. Ensure no potatoes, carrots, or sugar in spice blends or broth thickeners.
Watch out for
High carb risk from onions, potential added sugar in berbere, or flour/starch thickeners in restaurant wots. Always confirm ingredients.
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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