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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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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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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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 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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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