Ye'zegelal Asa Fry
Whole Fried Fish with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request the whole fried fish to be served without injera. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Ethiopian dishes.
What it is
A whole Tilapia or other white fish, seasoned with Ethiopian spices (often including turmeric, ginger, garlic, and chili powder) and pan-fried until crispy. Traditionally served with injera and sometimes a simple side salad. For keto, it's served plain without high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Whole Tilapia, turmeric, ginger, garlic, chili powder, oil
How to make it keto
Request the whole fried fish to be served without injera. Ensure no high-carb marinades or sauces are used. Confirm it's cooked simply with oil and spices.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
የዘገላል አሳ ፍራይ ያለ እንጀራ ይሁን። ከካርቦሃይድሬት የበለፀገ ማርናድ ወይም መረቅ እንዳይጠቀሙበት፤ በዘይትና በቅመም ብቻ ይሁን።
Ye'zegelal Asa Fry without injera, please. Confirm no high-carb marinades or sauces; just oil and spices.
Watch out for
The fish is often dusted in flour before frying to create a crispy skin.
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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