English keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Adapting to English cuisine requires careful selection and significant modification of traditional dishes due to ubiquitous starches and sugars.
Top ingredients
Excellent options include various cuts of roasted or grilled meats (beef, lamb, pork, chicken), fish, eggs, and non-starchy vegetables like broccoli, spinach, and mushrooms.
Danger zones
Gravies, pies, battered fish, chips, roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, mushy peas, and any bread-based items are major carb traps.
Best for
This cuisine works best for adaptable keto dieters comfortable requesting substitutions and prioritizing simple, unprocessed components over traditional meal structures.
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Stilton and Celery Salad
A classic and simple British starter or light accompaniment, featuring pungent Stilton cheese crumbled over cr…
2 net4 total2 fibre18 protein25 fat300 kcal
Smoked Salmon and Scrambled Eggs
A classic English combination featuring silky slices of smoked salmon alongside creamy scrambled eggs, prepare…
4 net4 total0 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Pan-Fried Sea Bass with Lemon Butter Sauce
Pan-Fried Sea Bass
Crispy-skinned pan-fried sea bass fillet, typically served with a simple lemon butter sauce and seasonal green…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Watercress, Crispy Bacon, and Stilton Salad
Fresh Watercress Salad with Crispy Bacon and English Blue Cheese
A refreshing salad featuring peppery watercress, generous pieces of crispy bacon, crumbled English Stilton blu…
5 net7 total2 fibre22 protein48 fat525 kcal
Cock-a-leekie Soup (Keto-Modified)
Chicken and Leek Broth with Cream
A warming traditional Scottish (often found in England) chicken and leek soup, presented as a rich broth witho…
6 net8 total2 fibre30 protein25 fat400 kcal
Grilled English Sausages with Mustard
Grilled English Sausages with Mustard and Steamed Greens
High-quality grilled English pork sausages, served with a dollop of Dijon mustard and a generous portion of st…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein60 fat750 kcal
Hearty Lamb and Keto-Vegetable Broth
Traditional Lamb Broth with Keto-Friendly Root Vegetables
A warming, slow-cooked lamb broth packed with tender lamb pieces and a selection of keto-friendly vegetables, …
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein30 fat475 kcal
Roast Chicken Dinner (Keto-Modified)
Roasted Chicken Breast/Thigh with Buttered Greens and Gravy (No Carbs)
A quintessential British Sunday roast, adapted to be keto-friendly by focusing on perfectly roasted chicken an…
6 net10 total4 fibre65 protein45 fat700 kcal
Braised Chicken and Leeks
Braised Chicken and Leeks in Cream Sauce with Steamed Greens
Tender chicken pieces and softened leeks braised in a rich, savory cream sauce, served with steamed green vege…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein55 fat750 kcal
Ploughman's Lunch (Keto-Modified)
Ploughman's Lunch with Cheese, Ham, Pickles, and Salad (No Bread)
A traditional cold pub lunch featuring substantial portions of cheese, cold cuts (like ham or pork pie, though…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Braised Beef with Mushrooms
Braised Beef with Mushrooms and Keto Greens
Tender slow-braised beef with earthy mushrooms in a rich, flavorful broth. Served with a selection of steamed …
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Pan-Fried Crab Cakes (Keto)
Pan-Fried Crab Cakes with Lemon Aioli and Green Salad
Savoury crab cakes, traditionally pan-fried until golden, here prepared without breading to be keto-friendly, …
8 net10 total2 fibre35 protein48 fat600 kcal
Chicken Fricassee with Keto Greens
Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Stew with Braised Greens
Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, creamy sauce with mushrooms and onions, prepared without flour or ot…
10 net14 total4 fibre50 protein50 fat680 kcal
Chicken Tikka Skewers
Chicken Tikka Skewers with Creamy Masala Sauce and Cauliflower Rice
Tender marinated chicken pieces grilled on skewers, served with a rich, creamy, and mildly spiced masala sauce…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
Kedgeree (Keto-Modified)
Kedgeree
A British-Indian colonial dish, traditionally made with smoked haddock, cauliflower rice, curried spices, hard…
10 net15 total5 fibre55 protein60 fat800 kcal
Keto Fish Pie
Creamy Fish Pie with Cauliflower Mash Topping
A comforting dish featuring a medley of mixed white fish and smoked haddock in a rich, buttery, creamy sauce, …
10 net15 total5 fibre55 protein75 fat950 kcal
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Smoked Mackerel with Poached Eggs
Flaky smoked mackerel fillets served alongside perfectly poached eggs, often drizzled with melted butter and f…
1 net1 total0 fibre52 protein72 fat850 kcal
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Cheese and Ham Omelette (Keto)
Omelette with Cheese and Ham
A classic fluffy omelette filled with mature cheddar cheese and diced cooked ham. Ensure no toast or chips ser…
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein38 fat480 kcal
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Grilled Calamari with Garlic Butter
Grilled Squid with Lemon and Garlic Butter
Tender and succulent grilled squid rings and tentacles, perfectly seasoned and served with a generous drizzle …
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein35 fat500 kcal
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Smoked Eel with Scrambled Eggs
A traditional English combination featuring rich, oily smoked eel, gently warmed, served with creamy scrambled…
3 net3 total0 fibre53 protein68 fat835 kcal
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Keto Whitebait Fritters
Crispy Whitebait Patties with Lemon Mayonnaise
Small, tender whitebait pan-fried in a light, seasoned almond flour coating until crispy and golden, served wi…
4 net7 total3 fibre35 protein48 fat580 kcal
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Pan-Fried Plaice with Brown Butter and Capers (No Potatoes)
Pan-Fried Plaice with Brown Butter and Caper Sauce
A delicate plaice fillet pan-fried until lightly golden, served with a classic brown butter and caper sauce. R…
4 net4 total0 fibre40 protein45 fat580 kcal
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Laverbread with Bacon and Cockles
Welsh Seaweed Purée with Bacon and Cockles
A traditional Welsh dish featuring laver (seaweed) puréed and fried, often served with crispy bacon and steame…
5 net10 total5 fibre28 protein38 fat480 kcal
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Pan-Fried Pork Fillet with Mushroom and Brandy Cream Sauce
Pork Tenderloin with Brandy Mushroom Cream Sauce and Asparagus
Tender slices of pan-fried pork fillet served with a rich, unthickened cream sauce featuring sautéed mushrooms…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Beef Olives (No Breadcrumb Stuffing)
Braised Beef Rolls with Keto Filling and Greens
Thin slices of beef steak, traditionally rolled around a savoury stuffing. The keto modification replaces brea…
6 net10 total4 fibre58 protein65 fat850 kcal
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Cream of Broccoli Soup (Keto-Modified)
Rich Cream of Broccoli Soup with Herbs
A velvety smooth and flavourful cream of broccoli soup, made rich with heavy cream and butter, and seasoned wi…
6 net10 total4 fibre10 protein35 fat400 kcal
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Cream of Watercress Soup (Keto-Modified)
Creamy Watercress Soup (No Potato/Thickeners)
A vibrant, velvety soup made from fresh watercress, simmered and blended with cream, without starchy thickener…
6 net8 total2 fibre8 protein35 fat380 kcal
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Grilled Pork Loin Chop
Grilled Pork Loin Chop with Creamy Grain Mustard Sauce and Buttered Greens
A thick-cut pork loin chop, grilled to juicy perfection, served with a luxurious creamy grain mustard sauce. A…
6 net10 total4 fibre55 protein58 fat780 kcal
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Keto Chicken Chasseur with Sautéed Greens
Hunter's Chicken with Mushrooms and Keto Sauce
Tender chicken pieces (often thighs or breast) braised in a rich, savory 'hunter's style' sauce with mushrooms…
6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein40 fat620 kcal
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Scotch Broth (Keto-Modified)
Hearty Lamb and Keto-Vegetable Broth
A traditional Scottish and Northern English soup, keto-modified by omitting barley and high-carb root vegetabl…
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Smoked Haddock with Keto Mustard Sauce and Greens
Flaky smoked haddock fillet, pan-fried or poached, served with a creamy, keto-friendly mustard sauce and a sid…
6 net9 total3 fibre50 protein75 fat900 kcal
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Keto Chicken and Ham Bake (No Pastry)
Crustless Chicken and Ham Bake
A comforting bake combining tender chicken pieces and savory ham hock (or diced ham) in a creamy, herbed sauce…
7 net10 total3 fibre70 protein55 fat790 kcal
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Keto Chicken and Mushroom Bake (No Pastry)
Crustless Chicken and Mushroom Bake
A hearty, creamy bake featuring chunks of tender chicken breast and sautéed mushrooms in a rich, herby cream s…
7 net10 total3 fibre65 protein58 fat780 kcal
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Keto Crab Soufflé
Baked Crab Soufflé
A light and airy baked soufflé featuring fresh, succulent crab meat, rich cream, eggs, and a blend of mature c…
7 net8 total1 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Keto Fishcakes (Cauliflower & Smoked Haddock)
Smoked Haddock and Cauliflower Cakes
Flaked smoked haddock (or other white fish) mixed with mashed cauliflower instead of potato, bound with egg an…
7 net12 total5 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Keto Oysters Kilpatrick
Baked Oysters with Crispy Bacon and Worcestershire Sauce
Fresh oysters baked in their shells, topped with crispy bacon lardons and a savory, keto-friendly Worcestershi…
7 net8 total1 fibre28 protein30 fat400 kcal
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Keto Rabbit Bake (No Pastry)
Crustless Rabbit Bake with Keto Vegetables
Tender rabbit pieces braised with bacon, mushrooms, and herbs in a rich, creamy sauce, then baked as a crustle…
7 net11 total4 fibre60 protein50 fat720 kcal
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Mussels in Cream and Herb Sauce (No Bread)
Steamed Mussels in Cream and Herb Sauce
Fresh mussels steamed in a rich, herby cream sauce, typically with garlic and shallots. Served without traditi…
7 net8 total1 fibre40 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Pan-Fried Kidneys with Sautéed Mushrooms in Cream Sauce
Pan-Fried Kidneys with Sautéed Mushrooms in Cream Sauce and Wilted Greens
Tender pan-fried lamb or beef kidneys cooked with earthy mushrooms in a rich, velvety cream sauce, served with…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein50 fat680 kcal
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Pork Fillet with Calvados Cream Sauce and Keto Greens
Tender pan-fried pork fillet served with a rich, creamy sauce subtly flavoured with Calvados (apple brandy ess…
7 net11 total4 fibre55 protein95 fat1100 kcal
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Slow-Cooked Veal and Ham with Herbs and Cream Sauce
Rich Veal and Ham Casserole with Creamy Herb Sauce
A comforting slow-cooked dish featuring tender veal and diced ham, simmered in a rich, herbed cream sauce. Ser…
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Braised Partridge with Celeriac Purée and Crispy Bacon
Braised Partridge with Celeriac Purée and Crispy Bacon and Braised Greens
Tender, slow-braised partridge (a classic English game bird) served with a rich and creamy celeriac purée, top…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Mock Turtle Soup (Keto-Modified)
A rich, savoury, and deeply flavoured soup, historically made to mimic turtle soup, using stewing beef, beef b…
8 net10 total2 fibre35 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Oyster Mushroom and Stilton Gratin
Oyster Mushroom and Stilton Bake
A robust vegetarian dish featuring tender oyster mushrooms baked in a creamy sauce with melted Stilton and Par…
8 net12 total4 fibre22 protein45 fat500 kcal
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Rabbit Fricassee (Keto-Modified)
Creamy Braised Rabbit with Mushrooms and Keto Greens
A classic, comforting dish of tender rabbit pieces braised in a rich, creamy white wine and mushroom sauce. Th…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein60 fat800 kcal
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Chicken Korma (Keto-Modified)
Keto Chicken Korma
Tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich, creamy, and mild sauce made with coconut milk, ground almonds, and a b…
10 net15 total5 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Keto Curried Crab with Coconut Cream and Spinach
Rich and intensely flavorful curried crab meat (a blend of brown and white meat) simmered in a creamy, aromati…
10 net15 total5 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Keto Stuffed Marrow
Baked Marrow Stuffed with Minced Beef and Herbs
Tender halves of roasted marrow, generously filled with a savory mixture of seasoned minced beef, aromatic her…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal