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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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
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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