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Dutch food

189 dishes37 keto as served117 with a photo

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…

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1 net1 total0 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal

Gerookte Paling

A Dutch delicacy, typically served as an appetizer. Smoked eel has a rich, very fatty flavor.…

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1 net1 total0 fibre25 protein45 fat500 kcal

Thinly sliced, cold smoked salmon, often served as a starter in Dutch restaurants.…

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2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein35 fat450 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…

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3 net6 total3 fibre70 protein100 fat1200 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.…

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3 net5 total2 fibre25 protein30 fat400 kcal

A popular cold appetizer or snack in the Netherlands, consisting of hard-boiled egg halves filled with a cream…

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3 net3 total0 fibre15 protein65 fat600 kcal

Rolled Pickled Herring

A classic Dutch delicacy featuring a filleted pickled herring, rolled around a piece of pickled gherkin and so…

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3 net3 total0 fibre25 protein18 fat280 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…

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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…

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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…

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4 net5 total1 fibre25 protein28 fat350 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…

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4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein38 fat480 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…

Order as-isLow Carb Side

5 net8 total3 fibre5 protein25 fat250 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. …

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5 net7 total2 fibre45 protein55 fat680 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…

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5 net8 total3 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal

Fresh, raw Dutch oysters, a naturally low-carb and protein-rich delicacy often served chilled on a bed of ice …

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5 net5 total0 fibre15 protein5 fat150 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…

Order as-isLow Carb Side

5 net8 total3 fibre7 protein17 fat200 kcal

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…

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0 net0 total0 fibre10 protein85 fat800 kcal

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…

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2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein40 fat500 kcal

Dutch Head Cheese

A traditional Dutch delicacy made from various cuts of pork (often from the head and feet) cooked until tender…

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2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal

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 …

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3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein30 fat400 kcal

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…

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3 net5 total2 fibre48 protein45 fat580 kcal

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…

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4 net6 total2 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal

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…

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4 net8 total4 fibre30 protein48 fat520 kcal

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…

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5 net5 total0 fibre35 protein30 fat450 kcal

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…

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5 net5 total0 fibre40 protein55 fat700 kcal

Hollandse Kreeft (Gegrild of Gestoofd)

Dutch Lobster (Grilled or Steamed, with Keto Butter Sauce)

A whole Dutch lobster, either grilled for a smoky flavor or steamed for tenderness, typically served with melt…

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5 net7 total2 fibre55 protein55 fat700 kcal

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…

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5 net5 total0 fibre25 protein38 fat450 kcal