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Nyama Kavua na Kabeji

Dried Beef and Cabbage Sauté

Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Kenyan dishes.

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6gNet carbs

12gTotal carbs

6gFibre

50gProtein

40gFat

600Calories

What it is

Savory dried beef (nyama kavua) rehydrated and then sautéed with fresh cabbage, onions, and simple spices. A traditional, resilient dish with a unique chewy texture and rich flavor.

Key ingredients

Dried beef, cabbage, onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies, cooking oil, salt, pepper, water/broth for rehydration.

Optional tweaks

Ensure no additional starchy vegetables or thickeners.

Watch out for

Excessive use of onions/tomatoes.

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.