Ye'Kaba Tibs
Lamb Heart Sauté
Yes, with a tweak: ensure only keto-friendly vegetables are used (e.g., no potatoes or carrots); explicitly request no injera or high-carb sides. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Ethiopian dishes.
What it is
Tender pieces of lamb heart, quickly sautéed with onions, garlic, green chilies, and Ethiopian spices. This dish offers a distinct flavor and texture, different from conventional lamb or beef tibs. Served without injera.
Key ingredients
Lamb heart, niter kibbeh, onion, garlic, green chili, turmeric, salt, black pepper, mild berbere.
How to make it keto
Ensure only keto-friendly vegetables are used (e.g., no potatoes or carrots); explicitly request no injera or high-carb sides.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
Ye'Kaba Tibsውን ድንችና ካሮት ሳይጨመርበት፣ ኬቶ-ተስማሚ አትክልት ብቻ ይሁን። ያለ እንጀራና ካርብ የበዛባቸው የጎን ምግቦች ይቅረብ።
For Ye'Kaba Tibs, please use only keto-friendly vegetables, no potatoes or carrots. Serve without injera or high-carb sides.
Watch out for
Onion content, trace carbs from spices, green chilies.
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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