Senig
Spiced Sautéed Liver and Onions (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no potatoes or carrots are added. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender beef or lamb liver (often seasoned with turmeric, ginger, garlic, and green chilies) sautéed with onions. This savory dish is rich in nutrients and flavor. Traditionally served with injera.
Key ingredients
Beef/lamb liver, onions, niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter) or oil, garlic, ginger, green chilies, turmeric, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no potatoes or carrots are added. Omit injera. Confirm no sugar is added to spices or during cooking.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
Senigው ላይ ድንችም ካሮትም እንዳይገባ። ቅመማ ቅመም ወይም ምግብ በሚበስልበት ጊዜ ስኳር እንዳይጨመርበት። ያለ እንጀራ ይምጣልኝ።
For Senig, please ensure no potatoes, carrots, or added sugar in spices or during cooking. Omit injera.
Watch out for
Higher onion content can add carbs. Hidden sugars in spice blends (berbere if used, though less common in Senig).
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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