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.
27 matching dishes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
KAsoon
Leverkaas met Grove Mosterd en Augurkjes (Keto-Stijl)
Liver Cheese/Loaf with Grain Mustard and Pickles (Keto-Style)
Slices of traditional Dutch 'Leverkaas' (a firm, sliceable liver loaf made from pork liver and spices, similar…
5 net6 total1 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Rijke Vleesbouillon met Eierdooier en Foie Gras Snippers
Rich Meat Broth with Egg Yolk and Foie Gras Shavings
A luxurious, clear and deeply flavorful meat broth, often beef or game-based, served as a sophisticated starte…
5 net5 total0 fibre25 protein38 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Wildzwijn Paté (met Augurkjes)
Wild Boar Pâté (with Pickles)
A rich and savory pâté made from wild boar meat, often served as an appetizer with small pickles.…
5 net7 total2 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal