Qimem Siga
Spiced Beef Sauté
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugary marinades are used; explicitly request it to be served without injera and any high-carb sides (e.g., potatoes, carrots). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Ethiopian dishes.
What it is
Tender pieces of beef sautéed with traditional Ethiopian spices such as ginger, garlic, turmeric, and a hint of mild berbere (chili powder blend). It's a dryer preparation than a wat, focusing on the meat's natural flavors enhanced by spices. Served without injera.
Key ingredients
Beef, niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter), onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, mild berbere, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugary marinades are used; explicitly request it to be served without injera and any high-carb sides (e.g., potatoes, carrots).
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
Qimem Sigaውን ስኳር ያለበት ማሪኔድ እንዳይነካው። ያለ እንጀራ፣ ድንች ወይም ካሮት አይነት ካርብ የበዛባቸው የጎን ምግቦች ይቅረብልኝ።
Please ensure no sugary marinades are used. Serve Qimem Siga without injera or high-carb sides like potatoes or carrots.
Watch out for
Onion content, trace carbs in berbere spice blend, potential hidden sugars in commercial spice mixes.
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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