Ye'beg Gult (Keto Modified)
Slow-Roasted Spiced Lamb Shank (No Carbs)
Yes, with a tweak: omit injera. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole lamb shank, slow-roasted or braised until fall-off-the-bone tender, seasoned with Ethiopian spices like berbere, garlic, and ginger. This preparation yields deeply flavorful meat.
Key ingredients
Lamb shank, onions, garlic, ginger, berbere (spicy) or turmeric (mild), niter kibbeh or oil, salt, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Omit injera. Ensure no sweet glazes, sugar, or high-carb vegetable accompaniments (like potatoes or carrots in the roasting liquid).
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
Ye'beg Gultው ያለ እንጀራ ይምጣ። ስኳር የበዛበት ማስዋቢያ፣ ስኳር፣ ወይም ድንችና ካሮት አይነት ካርብ የበዛባቸው አትክልቶች አይኑሩ።
For Ye'beg Gult, please omit injera. Ensure no sweet glazes, sugar, or high-carb vegetables like potatoes or carrots.
Watch out for
Potential sugar in berbere or glazes. Some restaurants might use starch to thicken pan juices. Onion content in the braising liquid can contribute carbs.
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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