Mitmita Siga
Mitmita Spiced Grilled Beef
Yes, with a tweak: verify no sugary marinades; request no injera or high-carb accompaniments. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Ethiopian dishes.
What it is
Marinated beef cubes or strips, heavily seasoned with mitmita (a potent Ethiopian spice blend containing bird's eye chili, cardamom, cloves, and salt), then grilled or dry-fried. Known for its intense spiciness and aromatic flavors. Served without injera.
Key ingredients
Beef, mitmita, niter kibbeh, garlic, ginger, salt.
How to make it keto
Verify no sugary marinades; request no injera or high-carb accompaniments. Ask for spice level adjustment if preferred.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
Mitmita Sigaው ስኳር ያለበት ማሪኔድ አለመኖሩን ያረጋግጡ። ያለ እንጀራና ካርብ የበዛባቸው ነገሮች ይምጣልኝ። የቅመም መጠኑንስ ማስተካከል እችላለሁ?
For Mitmita Siga, please verify no sugary marinades. Serve without injera or high-carb accompaniments. Can I adjust the spice level?
Watch out for
Trace carbs from mitmita spice blend, onion/garlic.
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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