Yebere K'wanta (Keto Modified)
Spiced Rehydrated Beef Jerky (Keto Friendly)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no injera or starchy vegetables like potatoes or carrots are added. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Ethiopian dishes.
What it is
Traditionally dried beef (quanta) is rehydrated and slow-cooked with a blend of Ethiopian spices (garlic, ginger, sometimes berbere) and a small amount of onion, creating a rich, savory, and chewy meat dish. The keto modification focuses on ensuring no starchy ingredients and serving it standalone.
Key ingredients
Dried beef (quanta), red onion, garlic, ginger, niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter) or cooking oil, water or broth, salt, black pepper, mild berbere (optional).
How to make it keto
Ensure no injera or starchy vegetables like potatoes or carrots are added. The dish is served as a meat main.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
ኢንjera፣ ድንች፣ ካሮት ወይም ሌላ ስታርች ያለባቸው አትክልቶች አያስፈልጉም።
No injera, potatoes, carrots, or other starchy vegetables, please.
Watch out for
Onions, potential hidden sugar in 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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