Bulgarian keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Bulgarian cuisine is reasonably adaptable to keto with careful selection and common modifications.
Top ingredients
Grilled meats (kebapche, kyufte), sirene cheese, fresh vegetables (cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers), eggs, and plain full-fat yogurt are excellent traditional keto staples.
Danger zones
Primary dangers include all bread, potatoes, rice, beans, pastries (banitsa), sugary dressings, and stews often thickened with starches or containing potatoes.
Best for
This cuisine is best for flexible keto dieters prioritizing high protein, comfortable with direct modifications, and vigilant against hidden carbs.
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Пилешка пържола от бут на скара
Grilled Boneless Chicken Thigh Steak (without carb sides)
A succulent, boneless chicken thigh steak, typically grilled on a 'skara' (grill) to a juicy finish, seasoned …
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein32 fat500 kcal
Телешка пържола на скара
Grilled Veal Steak (without carb sides)
A tender veal steak, expertly grilled on a 'skara' (grill) to bring out its delicate flavor, seasoned simply t…
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein25 fat450 kcal
Кето Цаца (Пържена)
Keto Fried Sprat
Small, whole sprats (or similar small fish) pan-fried until deliciously crispy and golden. Seasoned simply wit…
3 net4 total1 fibre70 protein50 fat700 kcal
Печен заек с билки
Baked Rabbit with Herbs
Whole or portioned rabbit, seasoned with a blend of aromatic herbs and baked until tender and flavorful. A tra…
4 net5 total1 fibre80 protein45 fat750 kcal
Свински ребра
Pork Ribs (Grilled or Slow-Cooked)
Juicy and tender pork ribs, typically grilled over an open flame or slow-cooked until the meat easily falls of…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
Кебапчета
Grilled Ground Meat Cylinders with Keto Sides
Flavorful grilled ground meat cylinders, typically a mix of pork and beef, seasoned with savory Bulgarian spic…
6 net10 total4 fibre48 protein45 fat580 kcal
Кето Рибена чорба (без картофи или фиде)
Keto Fish Soup (without potatoes or noodles)
A light and flavorful soup featuring tender pieces of white fish (such as carp or sea bass), simmered in a cle…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein25 fat400 kcal
Кето Супа от коприва / Зелена супа (без картофи)
Keto Nettle/Sorrel Soup (without potatoes)
A creamy, nutrient-dense soup made from fresh nettles or sorrel, often enriched with eggs, yogurt, or heavy cr…
6 net10 total4 fibre20 protein35 fat450 kcal
Кето Плескавица
Keto Pleskavitsa (Grilled Minced Meat Patty)
A large, thick, and intensely flavorful grilled patty of seasoned minced meat, commonly a blend of beef and/or…
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein60 fat800 kcal
Pileshka Supa (Modified)
Chicken Soup (Modified)
A comforting Bulgarian chicken soup made with rich chicken broth, chicken pieces, and typically thickened with…
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein35 fat500 kcal
Sirene po Shopski
Baked Feta Cheese with Egg
A hearty dish of Bulgarian feta cheese (sirene) baked in a traditional clay pot, topped with a fresh egg, and …
6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein100 fat1200 kcal
Телешко роладче
Veal Roulade (Teleško Roladche)
Tender veal slices rolled and stuffed with a savory filling, often featuring cheese, mushrooms, and herbs, the…
6 net8 total2 fibre78 protein68 fat980 kcal
Кето Гъбена супа със сметана (без брашно)
Keto Cream of Mushroom Soup (without flour)
A rich and velvety soup made with fresh, earthy mushrooms, savory broth, and heavy cream, often seasoned with …
7 net10 total3 fibre15 protein40 fat480 kcal
Кето Дроб Сарма (без ориз)
Keto Lamb Liver with Herbs (no rice)
A keto-adapted version of the classic Bulgarian Drob Sarma, featuring a rich mixture of chopped lamb offal (li…
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein45 fat620 kcal
Кето Сармички от лозови листа с месо (без ориз)
Keto Stuffed Grape Leaves with Meat (without rice)
Delicate grape leaves wrapped around a savory filling of seasoned minced meat (pork or beef), herbs like mint …
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein35 fat500 kcal
Бъбреци с гъби
Kidneys with Mushrooms
A traditional and rich offal dish, featuring pan-fried or stewed pork or veal kidneys cooked with mushrooms, o…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein55 fat700 kcal
Тиквички с чесън и копър (без панировка)
Pan-fried Zucchini with Garlic and Dill (Keto version)
Thinly sliced zucchini, pan-fried or baked until tender, seasoned generously with fresh garlic and dill. Often…
7 net12 total5 fibre7 protein30 fat350 kcal
Кьопоолу
Roasted Eggplant and Pepper Dip (No Bread)
A delightful Bulgarian cold appetizer or spread made from intensely roasted eggplant and bell peppers, combine…
7 net12 total5 fibre5 protein22 fat250 kcal
Вешалица
Stuffed Pork Loin (Veshalitsa)
A traditional Bulgarian dish featuring a butterflied pork loin or neck, typically stuffed with kashkaval chees…
7 net10 total3 fibre85 protein75 fat1050 kcal
Телешко Варено (без фиде/картофи)
Veal Broth Soup (without noodles/potatoes)
A clear, rich veal broth soup with tender pieces of veal meat and finely chopped vegetables like carrots, cele…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein28 fat480 kcal
Телешка Супа
Beef and Vegetable Soup (Keto version)
A clear and savory beef soup, featuring tender beef pieces and a selection of garden vegetables, simmered in a…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein35 fat500 kcal
Черни дробчета по селски
Chicken Livers Country Style
A traditional dish featuring pan-fried chicken livers, typically cooked with generous amounts of onions and so…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal
Кето Пълнени тиквички с месо (без ориз)
Keto Stuffed Zucchini with Meat (without rice)
Zucchini halves or rounds are scooped out and generously filled with a savory mixture of minced meat (typicall…
8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
Свинско с гъби
Pork with Mushrooms
Tender pieces of pork, typically shoulder or loin, pan-fried or gently stewed with sautéed mushrooms and onion…
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein80 fat1150 kcal
Глиганско с гъби
Wild Boar with Mushrooms
A robust and flavorful stew featuring tender wild boar meat slowly cooked with a variety of wild or cultivated…
8 net12 total4 fibre70 protein60 fat800 kcal
Кисело зеле на тава с месо (без картофи)
Baked Sauerkraut with Meat (without potatoes)
Hearty and warming dish featuring fermented sauerkraut baked in a pan or clay pot with generous cuts of flavor…
9 net15 total6 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Задушено зеле с пушено месо (Кето Модифицирано)
Braised Cabbage with Smoked Meat (Keto Modified)
Slow-braised fresh or sauerkraut cabbage with generous chunks of smoked pork (e.g., ribs, pork hock, or bacon)…
9 net15 total6 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Kyufte
Grilled Meatball
Seasoned grilled patty made from a mix of ground pork and beef, often with a hint of onion and local spices, a…
9 net10 total1 fibre85 protein90 fat1200 kcal
Печено свинско с кисело зеле
Roasted Pork with Sauerkraut (Keto Modified)
Tender roasted pork shoulder or leg served alongside tangy, fermented sauerkraut. A hearty winter dish.…
9 net15 total6 fibre80 protein95 fat1200 kcal
Пиле по ловджийски
Hunter's Style Chicken Stew
A rustic stew featuring chicken pieces braised with mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, often seaso…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein50 fat700 kcal
Заек по ловджийски
Hunter's Style Rabbit Stew
Tender rabbit meat braised slowly in a rich, aromatic sauce with onions, garlic, wild mushrooms, peppers, and …
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
Свинско с орехи
Pork with Walnuts
A rustic and hearty stew of tender pork slow-cooked with walnuts, often with onions and peppers, creating a ri…
10 net15 total5 fibre70 protein88 fat1100 kcal
Selska Salata (Modified)
Village Salad (Modified)
A fresh and crisp Bulgarian salad, modified to remove high-carb vegetables, focusing on refreshing cucumber, s…
10 net15 total5 fibre30 protein80 fat900 kcal
Sirene po Manastirski
Monastery Style Baked Cheese with Vegetables
A hearty dish typically baked in a clay pot, featuring brined white cheese (sirene) layered with tomatoes, bel…
10 net15 total5 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
Teleško s gabi na sazh (Keto)
Veal with Mushrooms on a Sizzle Plate (Keto)
Tender pieces of veal sautéed with fresh mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers, seasoned with traditional Bulgar…
10 net15 total5 fibre65 protein55 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Пържен шаран
Pan-Fried Carp (Unbreaded)
Pan-fried carp fillets, seasoned with salt and pepper. A traditional dish, especially around St. Nicholas Day …
1 net2 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Костур на скара
Grilled Perch
Fresh freshwater perch, typically grilled whole or as fillets, lightly seasoned with salt, pepper, and lemon. …
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein38 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Свинско каре на скара
Grilled Pork Loin Chop
A lean and tender pork loin chop, grilled to perfection and simply seasoned with salt and pepper. A staple of …
2 net2 total0 fibre80 protein58 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Калкан на скара
Grilled Turbot
A highly prized Black Sea flatfish, grilled whole or as a steak, renowned for its firm texture and rich, disti…
2 net2 total0 fibre65 protein42 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Домашна Свинска Колбасица на Скара
Homemade Grilled Pork Sausage
A traditional, savory homemade pork sausage, grilled to perfection. Known for its rich flavor from natural spi…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein65 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Свински уши в масло
Pork Ears in Butter
Pork ears, boiled until tender, then sliced and pan-fried in butter, often with garlic. A popular, savory Bulg…
3 net4 total1 fibre35 protein68 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Патка на фурна
Roast Duck
A whole or half duck, slow-roasted until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender. Typically seasoned simply …
3 net3 total0 fibre120 protein110 fat1500 kcal
KAsoon
Печена агнешка плешка
Roasted Lamb Shoulder (Keto Modified)
A succulent lamb shoulder, slow-roasted until fork-tender, seasoned generously with garlic, savory (chubritsa)…
3 net4 total1 fibre80 protein75 fat1000 kcal
KAsoon
Печена свинска глава
Roasted Pig's Head (Keto Modified)
A deeply traditional and hearty dish of slow-roasted pig's head, resulting in extremely tender meat and crispy…
3 net3 total0 fibre80 protein95 fat1200 kcal
KAsoon
Пилешки воденички в масло
Chicken Gizzards in Butter
Chicken gizzards slowly cooked or pan-fried in butter, often with garlic and seasonings, until tender. A rusti…
4 net5 total1 fibre75 protein38 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Свински шишчета
Grilled Pork Skewers
Juicy pieces of pork (often from neck or shoulder) threaded onto skewers and grilled to perfection. Typically …
4 net6 total2 fibre55 protein40 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Задушен телешки език
Keto Braised Veal Tongue with Keto Sauce
Tender veal tongue, slow-braised until incredibly soft, served in a rich, flavorful keto-friendly sauce made f…
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein75 fat980 kcal
KAsoon
Кето Рибни кюфтета
Keto Fish Meatballs
Flavorful meatballs made from minced white fish, herbs, and spices, pan-fried until golden. Modified for keto …
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Заешки пастет
Rabbit Pate
A rich and savory spread made from rabbit meat and liver, often seasoned with herbs, garlic, and sometimes a s…
4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Ярешко на фурна
Roast Young Goat (Kid)
Tender young goat meat, typically a leg or shoulder, slow-roasted until succulent. Often seasoned with traditi…
4 net5 total1 fibre110 protein60 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Печен агнешки джолан
Roasted Lamb Shank (Keto Modified)
A succulent lamb shank, slow-roasted until tender, seasoned with traditional Bulgarian herbs like savory (chub…
4 net6 total2 fibre75 protein65 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Пълнени калмари със сирене и подправки (Кето Модифициран)
Stuffed Squid with Feta and Herbs (Keto Modified)
Whole squid tubes generously filled with a savory mixture of crumbled feta cheese, fresh dill, parsley, garlic…
4 net6 total2 fibre43 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Кето Агнешка курбан чорба
Keto Lamb Head Soup
A traditional, hearty soup made from lamb head meat, simmered to create a rich, fatty broth. This keto version…
5 net7 total2 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Кето Тарама хайвер
Keto Tarama Dip
A rich and creamy dip made from salted cod roe (tarama), olive oil, and lemon juice. This keto-modified versio…
5 net5 total0 fibre20 protein80 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Агнешко с гъби
Lamb with Mushrooms (Keto Modified)
Tender pieces of lamb meat (e.g., from shoulder or leg) pan-fried or gently stewed with fresh mushrooms, seaso…
5 net7 total2 fibre65 protein58 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Кашкавал на Тиган (без панировка)
Pan-Fried Kashkaval (without breading)
Thick slices of Kashkaval (a popular Bulgarian semi-hard yellow cheese) pan-fried in butter or oil until golde…
5 net5 total0 fibre40 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Печено свинско коленце
Roasted Pork Shank
Slow-roasted pork shank, a hearty and flavorful dish known for its tender meat and crispy skin. A rich source …
5 net8 total3 fibre80 protein70 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Свинска плешка на фурна с билки
Roasted Pork Shoulder with Herbs
Slow-roasted pork shoulder, seasoned with traditional Bulgarian herbs, resulting in fork-tender meat that is r…
5 net7 total2 fibre75 protein65 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Кървавица
Blood Sausage
A traditional Bulgarian blood sausage, pan-fried or grilled, typically made from pork blood, pork fat, and mea…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein80 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Салата от зеле с копър
Cabbage and Dill Salad (Keto Modified)
A fresh and crisp salad made with finely shredded white cabbage, fresh dill, and a simple dressing of olive oi…
6 net10 total4 fibre2 protein28 fat280 kcal