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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Grilled Dover Sole
Grilled Dover Sole with Butter and Capers (Omit Potatoes and Flour)
A whole Dover sole, delicately grilled to preserve its flavour and texture, served simply with a rich lemon bu…
3 net3 total0 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Grilled Lamb Chops with Keto Mint Sauce
Grilled Lamb Chops with Keto Mint Sauce and Buttered Asparagus
Succulent grilled lamb chops, a classic British main course, served with a vibrant fresh mint sauce. The keto …
3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Keto Scotch Egg
Keto Scotch Egg (Crustless, with Pork Mince)
A classic pub snack, traditionally a hard-boiled egg wrapped in seasoned sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs, …
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein30 fat450 kcal
Pan-Fried Pigeon Breast with Wild Mushrooms and Bacon
Tender pan-fried pigeon breast, typically served medium-rare, accompanied by earthy wild mushrooms, crispy bac…
3 net5 total2 fibre40 protein45 fat580 kcal
Potted Shrimp
Potted Shrimp with Gherkins and Lemon (Omit Toast)
Small, delicate brown shrimps preserved in seasoned clarified butter, often infused with mace and cayenne pepp…
3 net4 total1 fibre35 protein60 fat650 kcal
Boiled Bacon with Buttered Cabbage and Mustard Sauce
Thick slices of slow-cooked or boiled bacon (often gammon or salt pork), served with tender buttered cabbage a…
4 net7 total3 fibre50 protein50 fat680 kcal
Chicken and Ham Hock Terrine with Pickled Vegetables
A rustic terrine made from tender shredded chicken and slow-cooked ham hock, set in its own jelly, served cold…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
Grilled Venison Loin
Grilled Venison Loin with Reduced Red Wine Jus and Buttered Greens
Lean and flavorful grilled venison loin, served with a simple, unsweetened red wine reduction and buttered gre…
4 net7 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Roast Grouse with Bacon and Keto Gravy
A traditional game dish featuring a whole roasted grouse, often wrapped in bacon for moisture, served with a r…
4 net6 total2 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Boiled Ox Tongue with Keto Parsley Sauce and Greens
Tender, slow-boiled ox tongue, thinly sliced and served with a rich, creamy, keto-friendly parsley sauce and a…
5 net7 total2 fibre40 protein55 fat700 kcal
Braised Lamb Neck Fillet with Keto Vegetables
Tender lamb neck fillet, slow-braised until meltingly soft in a rich, aromatic stock with herbs and garlic, se…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein45 fat620 kcal
Chicken Liver Pâté (Keto-Modified)
Smooth Chicken Liver Pâté with Keto Crackers or Cucumber
A rich and creamy chicken liver pâté, often served as a sophisticated starter, made keto-friendly by replacing…
5 net6 total1 fibre25 protein48 fat550 kcal
Creamy Coleslaw (Keto-Modified)
Creamy Coleslaw (No Sugar)
A crisp and refreshing side dish made with finely shredded cabbage, a hint of grated carrot, and a rich, tangy…
5 net8 total3 fibre3 protein28 fat300 kcal
Gammon Steak with Fried Eggs
Gammon Steak
A thick cut of cured pork (gammon), grilled or pan-fried, typically served with one or two fried eggs. A pub c…
5 net7 total2 fibre65 protein50 fat750 kcal
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad (No Croutons, Keto Dressing)
Crisp romaine lettuce topped with generous slices of grilled chicken breast, shaved Parmesan cheese, and a cre…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
Grilled Haddock with Lemon Butter
Grilled Haddock with Lemon Butter and Steamed Green Vegetables
A classic British white fish, grilled to perfection and served with a rich lemon butter sauce. Accompanied by …
5 net8 total3 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
Mackerel Pâté with Keto Crudités
Smoked Mackerel Pâté with Cucumber & Celery Sticks
A rich and creamy pâté made from smoked mackerel, often blended with cream cheese, crème fraîche, or butter, s…
5 net8 total3 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
Braised Beef with Horseradish Sauce and Greens
Slow-Cooked Beef with Creamy Horseradish & Wilted Spinach
Tender, slow-braised beef, typically a cut like chuck or brisket, cooked until falling apart. Served with a ta…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein55 fat800 kcal
Braised Red Cabbage with Juniper and Keto Spices
Slow-Cooked Red Cabbage with Juniper and Keto Spices
Slowly braised red cabbage, infused with juniper berries, apple cider vinegar, and warming spices, prepared wi…
6 net12 total6 fibre4 protein18 fat215 kcal
Brawn Terrine with Pickled Cucumber (No Bread)
Traditional Brawn Terrine with Pickled Cucumber (No Bread)
A classic cold pressed terrine made from seasoned pork head meat, set in its own natural jelly, served sliced …
6 net7 total1 fibre40 protein35 fat480 kcal
Cauliflower and Cabbage Bubble and Squeak (Keto)
Keto Bubble and Squeak (Cauliflower and Cabbage)
A classic English side dish, traditionally made with leftover mashed potato and cabbage, here modified with ma…
6 net12 total6 fibre8 protein30 fat350 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
Devilled Kidneys (without Toast)
Spicy Devilled Lamb Kidneys with Keto Cream Sauce
A traditional, robust dish typically served as a starter or part of a substantial breakfast, featuring lamb ki…
6 net6 total0 fibre45 protein30 fat480 kcal
Game Terrine with Green Salad
Classic Game Meat Pâté with Fresh Greens
A sophisticated starter featuring a blend of finely minced game meats (such as pheasant, venison, or rabbit) o…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein50 fat650 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
Liver and Bacon
Liver and Bacon with Braised Greens (Omit Mash)
Pan-fried slices of tender calf's or lamb's liver served with crispy grilled bacon and a generous portion of b…
6 net12 total6 fibre70 protein55 fat800 kcal
Pan-fried Cod with Keto Tartare Sauce
Crispy Pan-fried Cod Fillet with Creamy Tartare Sauce
A flaky cod fillet pan-fried until golden, served with a rich, keto-friendly tartare sauce. This dish is prepa…
6 net7 total1 fibre45 protein60 fat700 kcal
Pan-Fried Lambs' Kidneys with Mustard Cream Sauce
Lambs' Kidneys in a Creamy Mustard Sauce with Greens
Tender pan-fried lambs' kidneys, expertly cooked and served in a luxurious, tangy Dijon mustard cream sauce, a…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein65 fat800 kcal
Pork Medallions with Creamy Dijon Sauce
Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Creamy Dijon Mustard Sauce
Tender pork tenderloin medallions pan-seared to juicy perfection, served with a rich, creamy Dijon mustard sau…
6 net10 total4 fibre55 protein60 fat725 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
Roasted Pork Belly with Crackling
Roasted Pork Belly
Slow-roasted, succulent pork belly with crispy crackling, often found in gastropubs and modern British restaur…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein95 fat1100 kcal
Salt Beef Brisket
Slow-Cooked Salt Beef Brisket with Braised Cabbage
Tender, slow-cooked salt beef brisket, deeply seasoned and full of flavour. A deli classic that's naturally ke…
6 net10 total4 fibre70 protein55 fat800 kcal
Beef Steak with Peppercorn Sauce
Beef Steak
A classic grilled or pan-fried cut of beef steak (e.g., Sirloin, Ribeye), often served with a rich and creamy …
7 net10 total3 fibre75 protein80 fat1050 kcal
Beef Wellington (Keto-Modified)
Beef Fillet with Mushroom Duxelles and Prosciutto (No Pastry)
A luxurious tender beef fillet, generously coated in a rich, savory mushroom duxelles, then wrapped in delicat…
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein60 fat800 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
Cullen Skink (Keto-Modified)
Smoked Haddock Chowder with Cream and Leeks (No Potato)
A rich and creamy Scottish (often found in English restaurants) soup featuring flakes of smoked haddock, leeks…
7 net9 total2 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
Grilled Whitebait
Grilled Whitebait with Lemon and Tartare Sauce (Unbreaded)
Small, tender fish (whitebait) lightly seasoned and grilled to perfection, served with a wedge of lemon and a …
7 net8 total1 fibre40 protein30 fat450 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
Prawn Cocktail (Keto-Modified)
Prawn Cocktail with Keto Marie Rose Sauce and Lettuce
A classic retro British starter featuring succulent cooked prawns served on a bed of crisp lettuce with a crea…
7 net8 total1 fibre30 protein28 fat400 kcal
Smoked Haddock Gratin (Keto-Modified)
Baked Smoked Haddock with Cream, Spinach, and Cheese (No Potato)
Flaky smoked haddock baked in a rich, creamy sauce with spinach and topped with melted cheese, reimagined as a…
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breast with Melted Cheese and Keto BBQ Sauce
Hunters Chicken (Keto-Modified)
A succulent chicken breast wrapped in streaky bacon, baked until golden, topped with melted cheddar cheese and…
8 net10 total2 fibre60 protein40 fat650 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
Calves Liver with Sautéed Onions
Calves Liver with Sautéed Onions and Keto Greens
Tender calves liver, gently pan-fried and topped with rich sautéed onions. A traditional dish that can be easi…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
Chicken Crown with Creamy Mushroom and Bacon Sauce
Roasted Chicken Crown with Creamy Mushroom and Bacon Sauce and Greens
A succulent roasted chicken crown (breast on the bone for maximum flavour) served with a rich, velvety sauce f…
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein80 fat1000 kcal
Creamy Mushroom Soup with Herbs (Keto-Modified)
Creamy Mushroom Soup with Herbs (No Starch)
A rich and earthy soup made with various wild and cultivated mushrooms, simmered in a creamy broth with fresh …
8 net12 total4 fibre15 protein40 fat450 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
Pork and Sage Meatballs with Cream Sauce
English-Style Pork Meatballs with Cream Sauce and Keto Greens
Hearty pork meatballs seasoned generously with classic English sage, simmered in a rich, savory cream sauce, s…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein70 fat850 kcal
Rich Cheese Melt with Worcestershire Sauce and Keto Greens
Traditional Cheese Melt (No Toast) with Keto Greens
A hearty portion of melted mature cheddar and gruyere cheese, seasoned with mustard and a dash of Worcestershi…
8 net10 total2 fibre35 protein55 fat680 kcal
Mushroom Rarebit (Keto-Modified)
Rich Cheese Sauce with Sautéed Mushrooms
A rich, savory cheese sauce traditionally served over toast, but here poured generously over pan-fried mixed m…
9 net12 total3 fibre30 protein55 fat650 kcal
Braised Lamb Shank with Keto Greens
Slow-Braised Lamb Shank with Wilted Spinach and Green Beans
Tender lamb shank, slow-cooked until falling off the bone in a rich, savory broth, served with a generous port…
10 net15 total5 fibre65 protein50 fat750 kcal
British Cheese Board (Modified)
British Cheese Board
An assortment of artisanal British cheeses, showcasing different textures and flavors, typically served after …
10 net12 total2 fibre55 protein75 fat900 kcal
Cauliflower Cheese
Creamy Baked Cauliflower Cheese
A classic British side dish or light meal, consisting of tender cauliflower florets baked in a rich, creamy ch…
10 net15 total5 fibre20 protein35 fat450 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
Coronation Chicken Salad
Coronation Chicken Salad (Keto-Style)
A classic British salad featuring cooked chicken pieces (often poached or roasted) mixed in a rich, creamy, sp…
10 net15 total5 fibre45 protein50 fat650 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
Mutton Curry
Mutton Curry with Keto Green Vegetables (No Rice)
A rich and aromatic slow-cooked mutton curry, deeply flavoured with traditional spices. This dish, while India…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
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Gentleman's Relish with Keto Crudités
A distinctive, rich, and intensely flavoured spiced anchovy paste (Patum Peperium, or Gentleman's Relish) serv…
2 net3 total1 fibre10 protein25 fat250 kcal