Zilzil Tibs
Long Strip Sautéed Beef with Onions and Peppers (No Injera)
Yes, with a tweak: omit injera. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Ethiopian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender strips of beef, often cut thin and long, sautéed with onions, green bell peppers, and Ethiopian spices. This is typically a drier, pan-fried preparation, served without the traditional injera for a keto meal.
Key ingredients
Beef strips, onions, green bell peppers, jalapeños, garlic, ginger, mild berbere spice, oil (niter kibbeh or vegetable oil), salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Omit injera. Request minimal saucing, focusing on the dry-fry style. Can ask for extra green peppers or jalapeños instead of onions to reduce carbs further.
Say this to the waiter (Amharic)
ዝልዝል ጥብስ ያለ እንጀራ ይሁን። ብዙ መረቅ አይኑረው፣ ደረቅ ሆኖ ይጥበስ። ከሽንኩርት ይልቅ ብዙ ቃሪያ ወይም ቁንዶ በርበሬ ይጨመር?
Zilzil Tibs without injera, please. Can I have it dry-fried, with minimal sauce? Extra green peppers or jalapeños instead of onions?
Watch out for
Onions and bell peppers can contribute to carb count, especially in a restaurant's generous portion. Potential hidden sugar in berbere spice or pre-made marinades.
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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