Ye'beg Kikil
Lamb Bone Broth Soup
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Ethiopian dishes.
What it is
A light and comforting Ethiopian lamb soup made from slow-cooked lamb bones and meat, flavored simply with ginger, garlic, and turmeric. It's a clear, savory broth with tender pieces of lamb, naturally low in carbohydrates.
Key ingredients
Lamb bones, lamb meat (small pieces), water, ginger, garlic, turmeric, salt.
Optional tweaks
None typically needed. Ensure no high-carb vegetables (like potatoes) are added, which is rare for this traditional preparation.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
የ'በግ ክክሉ ውስጥ ድንች አለመጨመሩን እርግጠኛ ነዎት?
For the Ye'beg Kikil, please ensure no potatoes are added.
Watch out for
None significant, as it's a very simple and natural preparation.
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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