Quanta
Dried Beef Jerky (Keto)
Yes, keto as served. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Ethiopian dishes.
What it is
Ethiopian sun-dried beef, typically seasoned with salt and spices. It's similar to jerky and can be served as a snack or rehydrated and lightly cooked. Naturally low in carbs and high in protein.
Key ingredients
Dried beef, salt, spices
Optional tweaks
Confirm no sugary marinades or sauces are added. Best served plain or lightly sautéed in niter kibbeh without any accompanying injera or high-carb vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
ቋንጣው ስኳር ያለው ማርናድ ወይም መረቅ እንዳይጨመርበት። ያለ እንጀራና ያለ ካርቦሃይድሬት አትክልት፣ ባዶውን ወይም በቅቤ የተጠበሰ ይሁን።
For the Quanta, please confirm no sugary marinades or sauces are used. Plain or sautéed in niter kibbeh, without injera or high-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Commercial jerky often contains hidden sugars or honey in the marinade.
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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