Siga Shish Kebab (Keto Modified)
Ethiopian Spiced Beef/Lamb Skewers (No Carbs)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no injera, no rice, and no other carby sides. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Siga Shish Kebab consists of tender cubes of beef or lamb, marinated in a flavorful blend of Ethiopian spices such as garlic, ginger, turmeric, and paprika. The marinated meat is then skewered and grilled until perfectly cooked. While typically served with injera or rice, the keto version focuses purely on the succulent, spiced meat, without any starchy accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Beef or lamb cubes, garlic, ginger, turmeric, paprika, black pepper, salt, olive oil or vegetable oil for grilling. Onion (often used in marinade, usually removed before grilling).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no injera, no rice, and no other carby sides. Confirm that the marinade does not contain any sugar. Ask for a generous amount of fat/oil during grilling.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
ኢንjera፣ ሩዝ ወይም ሌላ ካርቦሃይድሬት የበዛበት ጎን አያስፈልግም። መረቁ ስኳር የሌለበት መሆኑን ያረጋግጡልኝ። ሲጠበስም ብዙ ስብ/ዘይት ይጨመርልኝ።
No injera, rice, or other carby sides. Please confirm the marinade has no sugar. Grill with generous fat/oil.
Watch out for
Some marinades may contain small amounts of sugar or honey. Onions used in marinades contribute trace carbs. The main risk is the carb-heavy sides that typically accompany this dish if not strictly omitted.
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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