Algerian keto guide
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180 dishes66 keto as served117 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Adapting Algerian cuisine for keto is extremely challenging due to its heavy reliance on grain-based staples and starchy vegetables.
Top ingredients
Lamb, beef, chicken, olive oil, and a wide array of aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric are excellent keto components.
Danger zones
Couscous, bread (khobz), rice, semolina-based pastries, starchy vegetables like potatoes and carrots in stews, and sugar-laden desserts are pervasive carb traps.
Best for
This cuisine is best for experienced keto dieters who are comfortable with strict custom ordering, deconstructing traditional dishes, and prioritizing grilled meats and plain side vegetables when available.
30 matching dishes
Sardines M'chouiya
Grilled Sardines with Lemon and Herbs (Keto Sides)
Fresh, whole sardines seasoned with salt, pepper, and sometimes a light brushing of olive oil, then grilled ov…
2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein48 fat600 kcal
Fouet Grillé
Grilled Beef/Lamb Liver with Herbs and Keto Sides
Simple yet robustly flavored grilled slices of beef or lamb liver, seasoned with salt, pepper, and a touch of …
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
Gueddid Bel Beyd
Dried Cured Lamb with Scrambled Eggs (Keto)
A traditional, robust Algerian dish featuring 'gueddid' (salted and sun-dried lamb meat), rehydrated, then lig…
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein70 fat800 kcal
Lahm M'fawwar
Steamed Lamb with Spices and Keto Sides
Tender cuts of lamb, typically shoulder or leg, seasoned generously with a blend of warming spices like cumin,…
3 net4 total1 fibre68 protein48 fat720 kcal
Ouefs aux Kefta (Keto)
Scrambled Eggs with Spiced Ground Meat (Keto)
A hearty and satisfying dish featuring fluffy scrambled eggs combined with richly seasoned ground beef or lamb…
5 net6 total1 fibre53 protein80 fat750 kcal
Poisson Grillé (Grilled Fish with Keto Sides)
Grilled Fish with Keto Sides
Fresh whole fish, often sea bream or sea bass, grilled to perfection and seasoned with salt, pepper, lemon, an…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal
Arnab au Four
Baked Rabbit with Herbs and Olives (Keto Sides)
Whole or cut pieces of rabbit, marinated with garlic, fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme), olives, and olive oil, th…
6 net8 total2 fibre65 protein45 fat700 kcal
Côtelettes d'Agneau Grillées (Keto)
Grilled Lamb Chops with Herbs and Keto Sides
Succulent lamb chops, seasoned generously with traditional Algerian spices and herbs, expertly grilled to achi…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein90 fat850 kcal
Escalope de Poulet Grillée aux Épices
Spiced Grilled Chicken Cutlet (Keto Sides)
A succulent chicken breast cutlet marinated in a blend of Algerian spices such as paprika, cumin, garlic, and …
6 net10 total4 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
Hout Mahchi (Keto Stuffed)
Algerian Stuffed Fish (with Keto Herbs and Veggies)
A whole fresh fish (such as sea bream or red snapper) generously stuffed with a flavorful mixture of fresh her…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Kalamar M'choui
Grilled Calamari with Herbs and Lemon (Keto Sides)
Fresh calamari tubes and tentacles marinated in olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and a blend of aromatic …
6 net9 total3 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
Kofta Mechouia (Grilled Spiced Meatballs)
Grilled Spiced Meatballs with Keto Sides
Seasoned ground lamb or beef shaped into meatballs or patties, grilled or pan-fried until tender and slightly …
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Lham Bel Khardel
Lamb in Creamy Mustard Sauce
Succulent pieces of lamb (or beef) slow-cooked until tender in a distinctive, creamy mustard sauce. The sauce …
6 net9 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat720 kcal
Bakbouka (Keto)
Keto Stuffed Lamb Stomach with Cauliflower Rice
A rich and flavorful stew featuring lamb stomach, traditionally stuffed. In its keto version, the stuffing con…
7 net12 total5 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal
M'hammar
Algerian Roasted Chicken/Lamb with Keto Sides
A whole roasted chicken or succulent leg/shoulder of lamb, marinated and slow-roasted to perfection with a ble…
7 net12 total5 fibre75 protein85 fat1100 kcal
Bersek (Keto Dried Meat Stew)
Dried Beef/Lamb Stew (Keto)
A hearty and rustic stew featuring 'Kadid' (salted and dried beef or lamb), often rehydrated and cooked with v…
9 net15 total6 fibre60 protein45 fat680 kcal
Dolmat Batendjal
Stuffed Eggplant with Spiced Meat
Tender eggplant halves scooped out and generously filled with a mixture of seasoned ground meat (lamb or beef)…
10 net17 total7 fibre58 protein48 fat700 kcal
Lham Bellahrouf (Keto)
Algerian Lamb Meatballs in Keto Sauce
Flavorful lamb meatballs, prepared without breadcrumbs, simmered in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce seasoned…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein58 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Crevettes M'chermla (Keto)
Keto Marinated & Grilled Prawns
Succulent prawns marinated in a classic Algerian 'm'chermel' blend of garlic, cumin, paprika, lemon, and olive…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein38 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Hout M'chermel (Keto)
Keto Marinated Baked Fish
Whole fish or fish fillets (e.g., sea bass, dorade) marinated in a potent Algerian 'm'chermel' paste of garlic…
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein48 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Kalamar M'qalli (Keto Modified)
Keto Pan-Fried Calamari with Garlic & Herbs
Tender calamari rings and tentacles lightly pan-fried in olive oil with garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs. A simp…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein35 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Kofta M'qaliya (Keto Modified)
Pan-Fried Spiced Meatballs (Keto)
Juicy, flavorful ground beef or lamb meatballs, seasoned with a traditional blend of Algerian spices, and pan-…
6 net8 total2 fibre100 protein75 fat1100 kcal
KAsoon
Poulet Chermoula Grillé
Grilled Chicken with Chermoula Marinade
Chicken pieces marinated in a flavorful Chermoula paste (a blend of fresh herbs, garlic, cumin, paprika, and o…
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein55 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Hadj M'hammed (Keto Modified)
Lamb and Green Olive Stew (Keto)
A rich and savory Algerian stew named 'Hadj M'hammed,' featuring tender pieces of lamb slow-cooked with briny …
7 net10 total3 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Kabda bel Zitoun (Keto Modified)
Keto Algerian Pan-Fried Liver with Olives
Succulent pan-fried beef or lamb liver simmered with briny green olives, garlic, and spices in a light, savory…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Kabda Chermoula (Keto Modified)
Braised Liver in Chermoula Sauce (Keto)
Succulent beef or lamb liver, marinated in a vibrant, fresh chermoula sauce (a flavorful blend of garlic, fres…
7 net10 total3 fibre90 protein65 fat980 kcal
KAsoon
Gigot d'Agneau au Four
Roast Leg of Lamb with Keto Sides
A succulent leg of lamb, slow-roasted until tender, seasoned with North African spices like cumin, paprika, ga…
8 net12 total4 fibre75 protein85 fat1100 kcal
KAsoon
Kabda M'qalya (Keto Pan-Fried Liver with Onions)
Keto Pan-Fried Liver with Caramelized Onions and Spices
Tender slices of beef or calf liver, quickly pan-fried to perfection with finely sliced onions and a fragrant …
8 net10 total2 fibre45 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
M'khabez Lahm (Keto Modified - Braised Lamb Meatballs with Olives)
Keto Braised Lamb Meatballs with Olives in Rich Sauce
Flavorful spiced lamb (or beef) meatballs, expertly shaped and gently braised in a savory, aromatic sauce, tra…
8 net11 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
Qalb M'chermel (Keto Modified)
Keto Algerian Spiced Braised Heart
Lamb or beef heart slowly braised in a rich, aromatic tomato-based sauce with garlic, paprika, and cumin. This…
9 net13 total4 fibre70 protein55 fat750 kcal