Ye'Beg K'wanta
Dried Spiced Lamb Strips
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the 'k'wanta' itself doesn't contain hidden sugars in its curing. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Thin strips of lamb meat, air-dried and seasoned with Ethiopian spices (like berbere and garlic). Similar to beef quanta, but with the distinct flavor and fat profile of lamb. It can be eaten as a snack or rehydrated and cooked into a stew (but for keto, best enjoyed dry or lightly fried).
Key ingredients
Lamb strips, berbere, garlic, salt, ginger, fenugreek.
How to make it keto
Ensure the 'k'wanta' itself doesn't contain hidden sugars in its curing. If served cooked, confirm it's prepared simply (e.g., lightly fried) without a carb-heavy sauce or mixed with injera.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in curing process, rehydration with carb-heavy sauce, mixed with injera.
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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