Bulgarian keto guide
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293 dishes138 keto as served120 with a photo
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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Лаврак на скара
Grilled Sea Bass
A whole grilled sea bass, fresh and flaky, lightly seasoned with lemon, salt, and pepper, cooked to perfection…
1 net2 total1 fibre65 protein30 fat550 kcal
Телешко филе на скара
Grilled Veal Tenderloin Steak
A tender and lean grilled veal tenderloin, typically seasoned simply to highlight the meat's natural flavor.…
1 net2 total1 fibre70 protein40 fat680 kcal
Свински гърди на тиган
Pan-fried Pork Belly
Crispy and succulent slices of pork belly, pan-fried until golden and tender. A simple yet incredibly flavorfu…
1 net1 total0 fibre50 protein80 fat900 kcal
Pasturva na Skara
Grilled River Trout
A whole river trout, typically seasoned simply with salt and pepper, brushed with olive oil, and grilled until…
1 net2 total1 fibre70 protein80 fat1000 kcal
Skumriya na Skara
Grilled Mackerel
Whole mackerel, often seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and lemon, then grilled to perfection, resulting in a…
1 net2 total1 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal
Zapechena Riba s Domashen Zehtin i Podpravki
Baked Fish with Homemade Olive Oil and Spices
Whole baked fish (often sea bass or carp) seasoned simply with olive oil, lemon, salt, and Bulgarian herbs, ba…
1 net2 total1 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
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
Патешко магре на скара
Grilled Duck Magret
A pan-seared or grilled duck breast (magret) with crispy skin, often served simply with salt and pepper.…
2 net3 total1 fibre55 protein60 fat780 kcal
Свински врат на скара
Grilled Pork Neck Steak
A succulent grilled pork neck steak, known for its marbled fat content and rich flavor. Typically seasoned sim…
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein55 fat750 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
Пастърма със запечени яйца
Pastrami with Baked Eggs
A simple yet satisfying dish featuring thinly sliced cured pastrami baked with eggs, often with a hint of spic…
2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
Pechene Agneshko / Svinaka
Roasted Lamb / Pork
Slow-roasted lamb or pork, a succulent and traditional meat dish often prepared for special occasions or Sunda…
2 net2 total0 fibre110 protein120 fat1600 kcal
Svinaka Purzola
Grilled Pork Steak
A thick cut of pork, typically from the neck or loin, expertly grilled and seasoned. A simple yet satisfying m…
2 net2 total0 fibre75 protein110 fat1300 kcal
Езиче в масло
Beef/Pork Tongue in Butter
Tender, succulent beef or pork tongue that has been slow-cooked until extremely tender, then sliced and pan-fr…
3 net3 total0 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Карначе на скара
Grilled Bulgarian Fresh Sausage
A traditional Bulgarian fresh sausage, typically made from ground pork (sometimes mixed with beef), seasoned w…
3 net3 total0 fibre48 protein55 fat700 kcal
Агнешки ребра на скара
Grilled Lamb Ribs
Succulent lamb ribs, grilled until tender with a crispy exterior, seasoned with traditional spices like savory…
3 net4 total1 fibre55 protein65 fat800 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
Omelet sas Sirene i Gabi
Omelette with Cheese and Mushrooms
A fluffy omelette made with eggs, filled with crumbled brined white cheese (sirene) and sautéed mushrooms.…
3 net5 total2 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
Телешки мозъчета в масло
Veal Brains in Butter
A delicacy featuring tender veal brains gently cooked in butter with herbs and garlic, offering a rich and dis…
3 net3 total0 fibre40 protein70 fat800 kcal
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Телешки саздърма
Beef Sazdarma (Fried, Cured Beef Belly)
A traditional Bulgarian cured beef belly, rich in flavor and fat, typically pan-fried until crispy. Served sim…
1 net2 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Еленски Бут (Филе Елена)
Elena Cured Pork Loin (Fillet Elena)
A traditional Bulgarian delicacy of air-dried, cured pork loin, thinly sliced. Known for its rich flavor and t…
1 net1 total0 fibre45 protein20 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Еленска пържола на скара
Grilled Deer Steak
A lean and flavorful grilled deer steak, seasoned simply to highlight the natural taste of the game meat. A ro…
1 net1 total0 fibre95 protein25 fat680 kcal
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Кефал на скара
Grilled Mullet
Whole mullet fish, seasoned simply and grilled to perfection, resulting in crispy skin and moist, flavorful fl…
1 net1 total0 fibre68 protein48 fat720 kcal
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Сардела на Скара
Grilled Sardines with Lemon
Fresh sardines, simply grilled to crispy perfection and served with a wedge of lemon. A staple along the Bulga…
1 net1 total0 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
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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
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Пушен свински език
Sliced Smoked Pork Tongue
Delicately sliced, cured, and smoked pork tongue, often served cold as a traditional Bulgarian meze (appetizer…
1 net1 total0 fibre35 protein35 fat480 kcal
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Бабек
Babek (Dry-Cured Sausage Platter)
A unique and highly prized traditional Bulgarian dry-cured sausage from the region of Elena or Srednogorie. Ma…
2 net2 total0 fibre35 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Печени агнешки ребра с билки
Baked Lamb Ribs with Herbs
Succulent lamb ribs, slow-baked until fall-off-the-bone tender, infused with aromatic Bulgarian herbs like sav…
2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein100 fat1100 kcal
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Скумрия на фурна с лимон и зехтин
Baked Mackerel with Lemon and Olive Oil
Oven-baked mackerel, a flavorful and omega-3 rich fish, prepared simply with lemon slices, fresh herbs, and ol…
2 net3 total1 fibre55 protein55 fat720 kcal
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Балканска наденица на скара
Grilled Balkan Sausage
A robust and flavorful fresh sausage, typically made from a mix of pork and beef, seasoned with traditional Bu…
2 net2 total0 fibre55 protein60 fat780 kcal
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Телешки ребърца на скара
Grilled Beef Ribs
Tender and flavorful beef ribs, expertly seasoned and grilled over an open flame or hot coals. This dish offer…
2 net2 total0 fibre70 protein75 fat950 kcal
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Печени агнешки бъбреци на шиш
Grilled Lamb Kidneys on Skewers
Succulent lamb kidneys, often marinated simply with salt, pepper, and sometimes a hint of paprika, then expert…
2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein32 fat480 kcal
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Меденка на скара
Grilled Medenka Sausage Patty
A traditional Bulgarian grilled pork patty or thick sausage, typically seasoned with savory, black pepper, and…
2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein45 fat550 kcal
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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
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Свински сърца на скара
Grilled Pork Hearts
Grilled pork hearts, typically seasoned with savory and served hot. A high-protein, zero-carb offal dish, comm…
2 net3 total1 fibre65 protein25 fat620 kcal
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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
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Шишчета от скариди на скара
Grilled Prawn Skewers
Fresh prawns marinated simply with olive oil, garlic, and lemon, then grilled on skewers until perfectly cooke…
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
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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
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Филе от скумрия на тиган с лимон
Pan-fried Mackerel Fillet with Lemon
Fresh mackerel fillet, simply seasoned and pan-fried until the skin is crispy and the flesh is flaky and moist…
2 net3 total1 fibre50 protein80 fat950 kcal
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Rebrica na furana
Oven-Baked Pork Ribs with Spices
Succulent pork ribs, slow-baked in the oven until tender and flavorful, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and…
2 net3 total1 fibre75 protein78 fat1000 kcal
KAsoon
Телешка Глава в Пещ (Кето)
Roasted Calf's Head (Keto)
A traditional Bulgarian delicacy featuring a whole calf's head slow-roasted in an oven until incredibly tender…
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein75 fat950 kcal
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Печено свинско плех
Roasted Pork Belly with Spices (Keto Modified)
Crispy-skinned and melt-in-your-mouth tender pork belly, slow-roasted with traditional Bulgarian spices like p…
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein95 fat1100 kcal
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Каишки в масло
Sautéed Calf's Ears in Butter
Tender calf's ears, slow-cooked until soft, then pan-fried or sautéed in generous amounts of butter with garli…
2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein55 fat650 kcal
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Телешко в масло
Veal in Butter
Thinly sliced or tender cubes of veal, pan-fried or sautéed to perfection in generous amounts of butter. A sim…
2 net2 total0 fibre78 protein62 fat820 kcal
KAsoon
Пъстърва на фурна с масло и билки
Baked Trout with Butter and Herbs
Whole trout baked with butter, garlic, lemon, and aromatic herbs. A simple yet elegant and naturally keto-frie…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein38 fat600 kcal
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Шишчета от пилешки дробчета и сланина
Chicken Liver and Bacon Skewers
Succulent skewers featuring tender chicken livers alternately threaded with crispy bacon (slanina) and grilled…
3 net3 total0 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
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Пържени яйца с бекон
Fried Eggs with Bacon
A classic and satisfying breakfast or light meal consisting of perfectly fried eggs served alongside crispy, s…
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Пържени яйца със суджук
Fried Eggs with Sudzhuk
A classic Bulgarian breakfast or meze, featuring fried eggs alongside slices of pan-fried sudzhuk (a spicy, cu…
3 net4 total1 fibre35 protein48 fat580 kcal
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Мидени Кебапчета
Grilled Mussels on Skewers
Fresh mussels grilled on skewers, often seasoned lightly with savory spices and served with a wedge of lemon. …
3 net3 total0 fibre45 protein25 fat400 kcal
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Свински дробчета на скара
Grilled Pork Livers
Marinated pork liver slices, grilled to perfection, often served with a simple dressing of olive oil and lemon…
3 net3 total0 fibre45 protein25 fat420 kcal
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Свинско бонфиле на скара
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Succulent pork tenderloin grilled to perfection, typically served with a side of fresh or grilled vegetables. …
3 net5 total2 fibre70 protein40 fat650 kcal
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Калмари на скара
Grilled Squid
Fresh squid, often whole or as rings, lightly seasoned and grilled. A popular seafood dish, typically served w…
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein30 fat480 kcal
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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
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Мариновани сардели с чесън и зехтин
Marinated Sardines with Garlic and Olive Oil
Fresh Black Sea sardines (saradela) marinated in a simple, tangy mixture of olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and fr…
3 net3 total0 fibre25 protein32 fat400 kcal
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Маринован цаца/херинга
Marinated Sprat / Herring
Small fish (sprat or herring) marinated in oil, vinegar, and spices, served cold as a traditional appetizer or…
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein28 fat380 kcal
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Печено телешко бутче
Roasted Veal Leg with Herbs and Garlic (Keto Modified)
A succulent veal leg, slow-roasted to achieve a tender interior and crisp exterior. Seasoned simply with garli…
3 net4 total1 fibre85 protein60 fat920 kcal