Tripa Wot (Keto Modified)
Ethiopian Spiced Tripe Stew (No Carbs)
Yes, with a tweak: omit injera. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ethiopian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A stew made from beef tripe, simmered slowly in a mildly spiced (alicha) or spicy (key) sauce. The tripe is cooked until very tender, offering a unique texture and flavor. Distinct from Dulet which is a mix of offal.
Key ingredients
Beef tripe, onions, garlic, ginger, berbere (spicy) or turmeric (mild), niter kibbeh or oil, salt, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Omit injera. Ensure no potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb vegetables are added. Confirm no sugar in spice blends or broth thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
Tripa Wotው ያለ እንጀራ ይሁን። ድንች፣ ካሮት፣ ወይም ሌሎች ካርብ የበዛባቸው አትክልቶች አይጨመሩበት። በቅመማ ቅመም ወይም ማወፈሪያ ውስጥ ስኳር አለመኖሩን ያረጋግጡ።
For Tripa Wot, please omit injera. Ensure no potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb vegetables. Confirm no sugar in spices or thickeners.
Watch out for
High onion content can contribute carbs. Potential hidden sugar in berbere. Starch thickeners if used by the restaurant.
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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