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
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
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
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
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
Пилешки кара дробчета на скара
Grilled Chicken Livers
Succulent chicken livers marinated and grilled to perfection, a popular and flavorful appetizer or light meal.…
4 net5 total1 fibre65 protein35 fat600 kcal
Агнешка глава в пещ
Baked Lamb Head
A traditional delicacy, a whole lamb's head slow-baked until incredibly tender. This dish is rich in flavor an…
5 net8 total3 fibre70 protein60 fat800 kcal
Пилешки Шишчета
Grilled Chicken Skewers
Tender pieces of marinated chicken thigh meat, skewered and grilled, often with chunks of onion and bell peppe…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein30 fat500 kcal
Пилешки бутчета на фурна
Baked Chicken Thighs
Juicy bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, seasoned simply with traditional Bulgarian spices like paprika and savo…
6 net8 total2 fibre80 protein50 fat750 kcal
Октопод на скара
Grilled Octopus
Tender octopus tentacles grilled to perfection, seasoned simply with olive oil, lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs…
6 net7 total1 fibre60 protein30 fat520 kcal
Пилешки сърца с гъби на сач
Chicken Hearts with Mushrooms on a Saj
Chicken hearts sautéed with mushrooms and onions, typically seasoned with traditional spices and served sizzli…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal
Миди в масло с чесън
Mussels in Butter with Garlic
Fresh mussels cooked in rich butter with aromatic garlic, often finished with a splash of white wine and fresh…
7 net8 total1 fibre50 protein50 fat600 kcal
Агнешки дробчета на сач
Lamb Liver with Herbs (on a Sazh)
Tender pieces of fresh lamb liver, cooked to perfection on a traditional Bulgarian 'sazh' (a flat clay or meta…
9 net12 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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
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Печен Гладýс
Baked Hake Fillet with Lemon and Herbs
A popular white fish fillet, typically baked to perfection with a generous drizzle of olive oil, lemon, garlic…
3 net4 total1 fibre65 protein30 fat550 kcal
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Телешки дроб на скара
Grilled Beef Liver
Slices of beef liver, simply grilled and seasoned. A nutrient-dense and naturally keto-friendly offal dish.…
4 net4 total0 fibre75 protein20 fat580 kcal
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Агнешки котлети на скара
Grilled Lamb Chops
Tender and flavorful lamb chops, seasoned with traditional Bulgarian herbs and grilled. A naturally keto-frien…
4 net6 total2 fibre65 protein58 fat780 kcal
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Хайдушко мезе
Haiduk Appetizer (Smoked Meats & Cheese Platter)
A rustic platter featuring a selection of robust, air-dried and smoked Bulgarian meats, often including unique…
4 net6 total2 fibre60 protein72 fat950 kcal
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Печен бозлук
Roasted Offal Medley
A rustic and flavorful dish featuring a medley of roasted pork offal (spleen, liver, kidneys) cooked in its ow…
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein65 fat850 kcal
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Пилешко Ролце с Кашкавал
Chicken Fillet Roll with Kashkaval
A tender chicken fillet, thinly pounded and rolled around a generous filling of Kashkaval cheese. It is then p…
5 net6 total1 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Телешки Шишчета на скара
Grilled Veal Skewers
Tender pieces of veal, skewered and grilled to perfection. Typically seasoned simply to allow the veal's flavo…
5 net7 total2 fibre75 protein25 fat670 kcal
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Маринован шаран
Marinated Carp Fillet
A flavorful carp fillet, marinated in a tangy mixture of olive oil, vinegar (or lemon juice), garlic, bay leaf…
5 net7 total2 fibre45 protein48 fat600 kcal
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Пилешко филе с гъби
Sautéed Chicken Fillet with Mushrooms
Tender chicken fillet strips or pieces, pan-fried or sautéed with fresh mushrooms (typically champignons) and …
5 net6 total1 fibre65 protein45 fat680 kcal
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Печено Телешко Вратле
Slow-Roasted Beef Neck with Herbs and Garlic
A rustic and flavorful dish featuring tender beef neck, slow-roasted until succulent with garlic, onions, and …
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein45 fat700 kcal
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Телешко с печени чушки
Beef with Roasted Peppers
Tender pieces of beef (often stewed or pan-fried) combined with smoky, sweet roasted bell peppers, garlic, and…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Задушен телешки език с манатарки
Braised Beef Tongue with Porcini Mushrooms
Tender beef tongue, slowly braised until fork-tender, served with sautéed wild porcini mushrooms (манатарки) i…
9 net13 total4 fibre40 protein60 fat800 kcal