Ye'beg Kotelet
Lamb Chops (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request lamb chops to be simply pan-fried or grilled. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Ethiopian dishes.
What it is
Pan-fried or grilled lamb chops, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and sometimes a hint of berbere. Distinct from lamb tibs (cubes) or Goden tibs (ribs). Served without injera for a keto meal.
Key ingredients
Lamb chops, salt, pepper, berbere spice
How to make it keto
Request lamb chops to be simply pan-fried or grilled. Ensure no sugary glazes or marinades are used. Serve without injera and any high-carb vegetable sides.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
የበግ ኮትሌት በዘይት ወይም በፍም የተጠበሰ ይሁን። ስኳር ያለው ማርናድ ወይም መረቅ አይኑረው፣ ያለ እንጀራና ያለ ካርቦሃይድሬት አትክልት ይምጣ።
Ye'beg Kotelet simply pan-fried or grilled, please. No sugary glazes or marinades, and no injera or high-carb vegetables.
Watch out for
Berbere spice blends sometimes contain small amounts of sugar or starch as fillers.
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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