Ye'guba Tibs (Keto Modified)
Spiced Pan-fried Beef Liver
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no injera or bread. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender beef liver sautéed with onions, green bell peppers, garlic, ginger, and traditional Ethiopian spices. This dish is naturally low in carbs, but modifications ensure no starchy vegetables are added and it's served without injera.
Key ingredients
Beef liver, red onion, green bell pepper, niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter) or olive oil, garlic, ginger, jalapeño (optional), salt, black pepper, mild berbere (optional).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no injera or bread. Ensure no potatoes or carrots are added. Confirm only keto-friendly vegetables are used.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
ኢንjera ወይም ዳቦ አያስፈልግም። ድንች፣ ካሮት ወይም ኬቶ ያልሆኑ አትክልቶች እንዳይጨመሩ እርግጠኛ ይሁኑ።
No injera or bread. Ensure no potatoes, carrots, or other non-keto vegetables are added.
Watch out for
Onions and bell peppers can add up in quantity. Hidden sugar in spice blends like berbere.
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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