Ye'Beg Sefer
Roasted Lamb Chunks
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no high-carb vegetables are included in the roasting process (e.g., potatoes, carrots) and no sugary marinades are used; served without injera. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Ethiopian dishes.
What it is
Generous chunks of lamb, slow-roasted or pan-seared until tender, seasoned with a blend of Ethiopian spices including garlic, ginger, and a light touch of berbere. This preparation emphasizes the rich flavor of the lamb. Served without injera.
Key ingredients
Lamb shoulder/leg, niter kibbeh, garlic, ginger, mild berbere, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure no high-carb vegetables are included in the roasting process (e.g., potatoes, carrots) and no sugary marinades are used; served without injera.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
Ye'Beg Seferው ላይ ድንች ወይም ካሮት አይነት ካርብ የበዛባቸው አትክልቶች አይኑሩ። ስኳር ያለበት ማሪኔድ እንዳይነካው። ያለ እንጀራ ይምጣልኝ።
For Ye'Beg Sefer, please ensure no high-carb vegetables like potatoes or carrots. No sugary marinades. Serve without injera.
Watch out for
Trace carbs from berbere and aromatics (garlic, ginger), potential sugary marinades if not specified.
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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