Dutch keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Adapting Dutch cuisine to a keto diet requires deliberate choices, focusing on individual components rather than traditional plated meals.
Top ingredients
Excellent traditional keto ingredients include aged cheeses (Gouda, Edam), various smoked meats and sausages, herring, and lean cuts of beef or pork.
Danger zones
Major carb traps are potatoes in all forms (stamppot, patat), bread, thick pea soups, sugary pastries, and flour-thickened gravies or sauces.
Best for
This cuisine works best for an experienced keto dieter willing to customize extensively, focus on simple grilled meats or cheese boards, and avoid most traditional preparations.
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Gerookte Makreel
Smoked Mackerel
Whole or filleted smoked mackerel, known for its rich flavor and high omega-3 content. Often served as a start…
1 net1 total0 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
Gerookte Paling
Smoked Eel
A Dutch delicacy, typically served as an appetizer. Smoked eel has a rich, very fatty flavor.…
1 net1 total0 fibre25 protein45 fat500 kcal
Gerookte Zalm
Smoked Salmon
Thinly sliced, cold smoked salmon, often served as a starter in Dutch restaurants.…
2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
Rookvlees Platter (Zonder Brood)
Smoked Beef Platter (Without Bread)
A Dutch delicacy of thinly sliced, lean smoked beef (cured beef loin), often served as a cold appetizer. Prese…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein15 fat300 kcal
Runderbouillon met Gehaktballetjes
Beef Broth with Small Meatballs
A classic clear beef broth starter, comforting and savory, featuring small, tender meatballs. The keto version…
2 net3 total1 fibre35 protein35 fat420 kcal
Gebakken Haring met Keto Groenten
Pan-fried Herring with Keto Vegetables
Fresh herring fillets, pan-fried until crispy and golden brown. Served with keto-friendly vegetables, distingu…
3 net5 total2 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
Gebakken Tong
Pan-fried Sole with Keto Sides
A whole sole fish, pan-fried in generous butter until golden brown and flaky, typically served with a lemon we…
3 net3 total0 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Gebraden Varkensbuik met Krokante Zwoerd
Roasted Pork Belly with Crispy Crackling and Keto Vegetables
A generous portion of slow-roasted pork belly, prized for its tender, fatty meat and incredibly crispy crackli…
3 net6 total3 fibre70 protein100 fat1200 kcal
Gegrilde Makreel met Kruidenboter (Keto Groenten)
Grilled Mackerel with Herb Butter (with Keto Vegetables)
Fresh mackerel fillet, grilled to perfection, served with a generous dollop of herb butter. Accompanied by ket…
3 net5 total2 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Gerookte Eendenborst met Salade
Smoked Duck Breast with Green Salad
Thinly sliced, tender smoked duck breast, often served as a cold appetizer or light meal in Dutch restaurants.…
3 net5 total2 fibre25 protein30 fat400 kcal
Gevulde Eieren
Deviled Eggs
A popular cold appetizer or snack in the Netherlands, consisting of hard-boiled egg halves filled with a cream…
3 net3 total0 fibre15 protein65 fat600 kcal
Ossenworst met Mosterd (Keto-Stijl)
Amsterdam Cured Beef Sausage with Mustard (Keto-Style)
Thinly sliced, cold, Amsterdam-style cured beef sausage, typically served with strong Dutch mustard. This keto…
3 net4 total1 fibre35 protein35 fat450 kcal
Panklaar Schol (met Citroen-Dille Boter, Keto Groenten)
Pan-fried Plaice with Lemon-Dill Butter (No Potatoes/Fries)
Fresh plaice fillet, pan-fried until golden and flaky, then served with a fragrant lemon-dill butter sauce. Th…
3 net5 total2 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Rollmops
Rolled Pickled Herring
A classic Dutch delicacy featuring a filleted pickled herring, rolled around a piece of pickled gherkin and so…
3 net3 total0 fibre25 protein18 fat280 kcal
Gebakken Kalfszwezerik met Keto Groenten
Pan-fried Veal Sweetbreads with Keto Vegetables
Delicately pan-fried veal sweetbreads, a prized offal for its creamy texture and rich flavor. Served with a li…
4 net6 total2 fibre45 protein42 fat580 kcal
Gebakken Zeeduivel met Keto Groenten
Pan-fried Monkfish with Keto Vegetables
Succulent pan-fried monkfish, known for its firm, meaty texture, served with a selection of keto-friendly vege…
4 net7 total3 fibre45 protein38 fat550 kcal
Gegrilde Rosbief met Kruidenboter en Keto Groenten
Grilled Roast Beef with Herb Butter and Keto Vegetables
Succulent slices of perfectly grilled roast beef, served with a dollop of rich herb butter. Accompanied by a g…
4 net8 total4 fibre75 protein50 fat800 kcal
Groene Asperges met Beenham en Gebakken Ei
Green Asparagus with Cured Ham and Fried Egg
Tender green asparagus spears, lightly cooked, served with slices of savory cured ham (beenham) and topped wit…
4 net8 total4 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
Hollandse Nieuwe Haring
Dutch New Herring
Raw, brined herring, typically served with raw chopped onions. A classic Dutch delicacy, especially during her…
4 net5 total1 fibre25 protein28 fat350 kcal
Kabeljauw uit de Oven (met Keto Groenten)
Baked Cod with Lemon-Dill Sauce and Keto Vegetables
A simple yet elegant dish of cod fillet baked in the oven, often with butter, lemon, and fresh dill. Typically…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Rundercarpaccio
Beef Carpaccio (without Bread)
Delicately thin slices of raw beef tenderloin, drizzled with olive oil, topped with rocket (rucola), Parmesan …
4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein45 fat500 kcal
Steak Tartaar (met Keto Toppings, zonder brood)
Steak Tartare (with Keto Toppings, no bread)
Finely minced raw beef tenderloin, typically seasoned and mixed with ingredients like capers, cornichons, shal…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein35 fat480 kcal
Uitsmijter (Zonder Brood)
Fried Eggs with Ham & Cheese (No Bread)
A classic Dutch open-faced sandwich, typically with fried eggs, ham, and cheese. This keto version omits the b…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
Zoute Haring met Rauwe Uienringen
Salted Herring with Raw Onion Rings
A classic Dutch appetizer or snack: fillets of traditional salt-cured herring, served simply with fresh, sharp…
4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein38 fat480 kcal
Bloemkoolrijst met Spekjes en Kruidenboter
Cauliflower Rice with Bacon Bits and Herb Butter
A comforting and savory dish featuring riced cauliflower sautéed and mixed with crispy fried bacon bits and a …
5 net10 total5 fibre18 protein32 fat400 kcal
Gebakken Champignons met Knoflook en Kruiden
Pan-Fried Mushrooms with Garlic and Herbs
Fresh button mushrooms, pan-fried to perfection in butter or olive oil with fragrant garlic and a medley of Du…
5 net8 total3 fibre5 protein25 fat250 kcal
Gebakken Kabeljauw (Ongepaneerd, met Keto Remouladesaus)
Pan-fried Cod Fillet (Unbattered, with Keto Remoulade)
A substantial fillet of cod, pan-fried without batter, showcasing its delicate flavor and flaky texture. Serve…
5 net7 total2 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal
Gebakken Kippenlevers met Spek en Champignons
Pan-fried Chicken Livers with Bacon and Mushrooms
A hearty and flavorful dish of pan-fried chicken livers, served with crispy bacon bits and sautéed mushrooms. …
5 net7 total2 fibre45 protein55 fat680 kcal
Gebakken Rogvleugel met Keto Groenten
Pan-fried Skate Wing with Keto Vegetables
Tender pan-fried skate wing, a delicate white fish, typically prepared "à la meunière" (lightly floured and pa…
5 net8 total3 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
Kippenbout uit de Oven met Kruidenboter
Oven-Roasted Chicken Leg with Herb Butter and Keto Vegetables
A succulent whole chicken leg, slow-roasted until tender, seasoned with Dutch herbs and basted with generous h…
5 net8 total3 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
Leverpostei met Augurkjes
Liver Pâté with Pickles (without Bread)
A rich and smooth liver pâté, often a blend of pork and calf's liver, seasoned and served with crunchy pickled…
5 net6 total1 fibre20 protein38 fat420 kcal
Oesters
Oysters
Fresh, raw Dutch oysters, a naturally low-carb and protein-rich delicacy often served chilled on a bed of ice …
5 net5 total0 fibre15 protein5 fat150 kcal
Paling in 't Groen (Keto-Stijl)
Eel in Green Sauce (Keto-Style)
Fresh eel fillets gently simmered in a vibrant green sauce made from a generous blend of fresh herbs. This cla…
5 net7 total2 fibre40 protein95 fat1000 kcal
Panklaar Forel (met Amandelbotersaus, Keto Groenten)
Pan-fried Trout with Almond Butter Sauce (No Potatoes/Fries)
A whole pan-fried trout, crispy on the outside and tender within, served with a rich almond butter sauce. This…
5 net8 total3 fibre48 protein45 fat620 kcal
Roerei met Spek en Kaas
Scrambled Eggs with Bacon and Cheese (without Bread)
A classic and satisfying breakfast or lunch item, featuring creamy scrambled eggs cooked with crispy bacon pie…
5 net5 total0 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
Runderrollade met Keto Groenten
Rolled Beef Roast with Keto Vegetables
A traditional Dutch beef roast, often made from flank or topside, rolled and tied, typically filled with a sav…
5 net8 total3 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Sperziebonen met Spek en Nootmuskaat
Green Beans with Bacon and Nutmeg
A classic Dutch vegetable side dish featuring tender green beans sautéed with crispy bacon bits and seasoned w…
5 net8 total3 fibre7 protein17 fat200 kcal
Varkenshaas
Pork Tenderloin
Pan-fried or grilled pork tenderloin, a lean and popular cut of pork in Dutch cuisine.…
5 net8 total3 fibre70 protein45 fat700 kcal
Zoute Hamschijf (Keto-Stijl)
Salted Ham Hock (Keto-Style)
A hearty, traditional Dutch dish featuring a slow-braised salted ham hock, known for its rich flavor and tende…
5 net8 total3 fibre80 protein55 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Gegrilde Mergpijp met Grof Zeezout en Verse Peterselie
Grilled Bone Marrow with Coarse Sea Salt and Fresh Parsley
Rich, buttery beef bone marrow, expertly grilled or roasted until tender, served simply with a sprinkle of coa…
0 net0 total0 fibre10 protein85 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Gerookte Forel Filet met Romige Dille Mayonaise
Smoked Trout Fillet with Creamy Dill Mayonnaise
Delicately smoked trout fillet, flaked and served with a rich, creamy mayonnaise infused with fresh dill and a…
2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein40 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Zure Zult
Dutch Head Cheese
A traditional Dutch delicacy made from various cuts of pork (often from the head and feet) cooked until tender…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Droge Worst met Mosterd
Dutch Dry Sausage with Mustard
A traditional Dutch cured dry sausage, typically seasoned with cloves or other spices, served in thick slices …
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein30 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Gebakken Hollandse Garnalen met Knoflook en Kruidenboter
Pan-fried Dutch Shrimp with Garlic and Herb Butter and Keto Vegetables
Small, delicate Dutch grey shrimp pan-fried in generous garlic and herb butter, served with a selection of low…
3 net5 total2 fibre48 protein45 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Gegrilde Gamba's
Grilled Prawns (Garlic Butter)
Succulent large prawns, perfectly grilled and often tossed in aromatic garlic butter with fresh herbs. A popul…
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein45 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Leverworst met Augurk
Dutch Liver Sausage with Pickles
A classic, rustic Dutch liver sausage, often served sliced or spreadable, accompanied by tangy pickled gherkin…
3 net4 total1 fibre20 protein30 fat375 kcal
KAsoon
Plankje Gebraden Rosbief
Roast Beef Platter (cold slices)
A popular 'borrel' (snack) or light lunch platter featuring thinly sliced, cold roasted beef. Often served wit…
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein25 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Spek en Eieren
Bacon and Eggs
A classic and straightforward Dutch breakfast or lunch dish featuring crispy fried bacon served alongside perf…
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Champignon Omelet met Kaas
Mushroom Omelette with Cheese
A fluffy omelette filled with sautéed mushrooms and melted cheese, cooked to a perfect golden brown. This is a…
4 net6 total2 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Eendenlever Paté met Keto Toast of Komkommer (Terrine de Foie Gras de Canard, Keto-Style)
Duck Liver Pâté with Keto Toast or Cucumber (Terrine de Foie Gras de Canard, Keto-Style)
A luxurious and rich duck liver pâté (terrine de foie gras), often prepared with cognac or port (minimal, cook…
4 net7 total3 fibre20 protein80 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Hollandse Garnaaltjes op Witlofblaadjes met Mayonaise
Dutch Shrimps on Chicory Leaves with Mayonnaise
A classic Dutch appetizer featuring small, sweet Hollandse garnalen (Dutch shrimps) served simply on crisp, sl…
4 net8 total4 fibre30 protein48 fat520 kcal
KAsoon
Rauwe Andijviesalade met Spekjes
Raw Endive Salad with Bacon Bits
A crisp and slightly bitter salad made from fresh raw endive leaves, traditionally tossed with savory crispy p…
4 net8 total4 fibre25 protein42 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Wildpaté met Keto Augurkjes en Mosterd (Zonder Brood)
Game Pâté with Keto Pickles and Mustard (Without Bread)
A rich and savory pâté made from various game meats (e.g., hare, deer), distinct from specific wild boar or bo…
4 net6 total2 fibre30 protein40 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Gebakken Forel met Keto Groenten en Kruidenboter
Pan-fried Trout with Keto Vegetables and Herb Butter
Fresh trout, pan-fried until golden and flaky, served with a generous dollop of herb butter and a selection of…
5 net10 total5 fibre50 protein70 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Gebakken Schelvisfilet met Keto Groenten en Kruidenboter
Pan-fried Haddock Fillet with Keto Vegetables and Herb Butter
A fresh haddock fillet, pan-fried to golden perfection, served with melted herb butter and a generous side of …
5 net9 total4 fibre45 protein48 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Gebakken Speklapjes met Keto Groenten
Pan-fried Pork Belly Slices with Keto Vegetables
Crispy pan-fried slices of fatty pork belly, a beloved traditional Dutch dish, served alongside a variety of l…
5 net10 total5 fibre45 protein90 fat1000 kcal
KAsoon
Gegrilde Coquilles met Knoflookboter en Verse Peterselie
Grilled Scallops with Garlic Butter and Fresh Parsley
Plump, sweet scallops perfectly grilled to a golden finish, bathed in a rich garlic-infused butter sauce and g…
5 net5 total0 fibre35 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Gegrilde Snoekbaarsfilet met Kruidenboter en Keto Groenten
Grilled Pike-Perch Fillet with Herb Butter and Keto Vegetables
A delicate grilled fillet of snoekbaars (pike-perch), a popular Dutch freshwater fish, served with a generous …
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein50 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Geitenkaassalade (Keto-Stijl)
Goat Cheese Salad (Keto-Style)
A fresh and vibrant salad featuring mixed greens, often with arugula or spinach, topped with warm, pan-fried o…
5 net10 total5 fibre38 protein60 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
Gerookte Zalmrolletjes Gevuld met Kruidenroomkaas
Smoked Salmon Rolls Filled with Herb Cream Cheese
Delicate slices of premium smoked salmon are artfully rolled around a generous filling of smooth, herb-infused…
5 net5 total0 fibre40 protein55 fat700 kcal