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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Fried Sprats
Small, whole oily fish (sprats), lightly pan-fried or deep-fried until crispy, served with a wedge of lemon. A…
0 net0 total0 fibre30 protein30 fat400 kcal
Kippers with Butter
Salt-cured and smoked herring, typically pan-fried or grilled, served simply with a generous knob of melted bu…
0 net0 total0 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
Pork Scratchings
Crispy Pork Rinds
Crispy, salty deep-fried pork skin, a traditional pub snack. Naturally carb-free and rich in fat and protein.…
1 net1 total0 fibre50 protein38 fat550 kcal
Jellied Eels
Traditional Jellied Eels
A traditional East End delicacy featuring chunks of stewed eel set in a savory, spiced aspic (jelly) made from…
2 net2 total0 fibre30 protein30 fat420 kcal
Deviled Eggs
Classic Deviled Eggs (Keto Starter)
Hard-boiled eggs halved, with the yolks whipped into a creamy, savory filling using mayonnaise, Dijon mustard,…
3 net3 total0 fibre21 protein30 fat350 kcal
Fresh Crab Salad
Fresh Crab Salad with Mayonnaise and Mixed Leaves
A light yet satisfying salad featuring succulent fresh crab meat, often mixed with a creamy mayonnaise dressin…
3 net5 total2 fibre35 protein35 fat480 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
Grilled Langoustines with Garlic Butter
Grilled Langoustines with Garlic Butter and Green Salad
Succulent langoustines (similar to large prawns), grilled and tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce, served wit…
3 net5 total2 fibre40 protein60 fat700 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
Smoked Salmon Platter
Smoked Salmon Platter with Cream Cheese, Capers, and Lemon
Slices of premium smoked salmon served with rich cream cheese, briny capers, and fresh lemon wedges, presented…
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein45 fat550 kcal
Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce
Fresh Steamed Asparagus with Rich Hollandaise Sauce
Tender, steamed green asparagus spears generously topped with a classic, rich, and creamy Hollandaise sauce ma…
4 net8 total4 fibre10 protein34 fat375 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
Grilled Halibut with Asparagus and Hollandaise Sauce
Pan-Seared Halibut with Rich Butter Sauce and Greens
A luxurious and naturally keto-friendly dish featuring a flaky grilled halibut fillet, served with tender aspa…
4 net6 total2 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Skate Wing with Black Butter and Capers
A classic dish featuring a tender skate wing, pan-fried and drizzled with a rich black butter sauce (beurre no…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat700 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
Cheddar and Mushroom Omelette
Cheddar and Mushroom Omelette with a Side Salad
A fluffy omelette filled with mature English cheddar cheese and sautéed mushrooms, cooked in butter and served…
5 net7 total2 fibre35 protein50 fat600 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
Crispy Pork Belly Bites with Dijon Mustard Dip
Succulent chunks of slow-roasted pork belly, rendered until crispy and golden, served with a tangy, sugar-free…
5 net5 total0 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal
Grilled Salmon with Asparagus and Dill Butter
A generous portion of Atlantic salmon fillet, expertly grilled and topped with a rich dill and butter sauce, s…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein60 fat750 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
Pan-Fried Mackerel Fillet
Pan-Fried Mackerel Fillet with Braised Fennel and Lemon
Fresh mackerel fillet pan-fried to crispy perfection, known for its rich omega-3 content. Served with tender b…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
Poached Salmon with Lemon Mayonnaise and Cucumber Salad
A classic cold dish featuring a perfectly poached salmon fillet, served with a creamy lemon-infused mayonnaise…
5 net7 total2 fibre45 protein58 fat720 kcal
Smoked Mackerel Fillets with Horseradish Cream
Smoked Mackerel Fillets with Horseradish Cream and Cucumber Ribbons
Flaky, rich smoked mackerel fillets, naturally full of flavour, perfectly complemented by a piquant horseradis…
5 net7 total2 fibre35 protein50 fat580 kcal
Soused Mackerel with Cucumber Salad
Pickled Mackerel Fillets with Fresh Cucumber Salad
Fresh mackerel fillets gently 'soused' (marinated and lightly cooked) in a vinegar-based brine with herbs and …
5 net7 total2 fibre35 protein35 fat480 kcal
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Pan-Fried Turbot with Brown Butter and Herbs
A luxurious pan-fried turbot fillet, a highly prized flatfish, served simply with a rich brown butter sauce in…
1 net1 total0 fibre45 protein58 fat700 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
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Grilled Sardines with Lemon and Olive Oil
Grilled Sardines with Lemon Dressing
Fresh sardines, simply grilled until tender and flaky, served with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a s…
2 net2 total0 fibre35 protein35 fat480 kcal
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Rabbit Rillette with Pickled Cucumber
Rabbit Rillette with Pickled Cucumber (No Toast)
A traditional French-inspired English dish, rillette is a preparation of meat (here, rabbit) slowly cooked in …
2 net3 total1 fibre38 protein55 fat660 kcal
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Angels on Horseback
Bacon-Wrapped Oysters
Plump oysters wrapped in crispy streaky bacon, pan-fried to perfection. A rich and savory classic appetizer.…
3 net3 total0 fibre15 protein30 fat350 kcal
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Chicken Kiev (Unbreaded, Keto-Modified)
Chicken Breast Stuffed with Garlic Herb Butter, Pan-Seared with Keto Greens
A succulent chicken breast, pounded flat and rolled around a generous cylinder of garlic and herb butter, then…
3 net5 total2 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Classic Egg and Asparagus Salad
Chopped Egg and Asparagus Salad with Creamy Mayonnaise
Hard-boiled eggs and tender blanched asparagus spears, chopped and bound in a rich, creamy mayonnaise dressing…
3 net6 total3 fibre22 protein40 fat450 kcal
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Hot Smoked Salmon Flakes with Dill Cream and Greens
Flaky, hot-smoked salmon served with a generous dollop of rich dill-infused cream (crème fraîche or double cre…
3 net5 total2 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Roasted Bone Marrow with Keto Crisps
Roasted Marrow Bones with Keto Seed Crackers and Parsley Salad
Rich, buttery roasted bone marrow, typically beef marrow bones, gently roasted until the marrow is soft and sp…
3 net5 total2 fibre20 protein60 fat650 kcal
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Roasted Bone Marrow with Parsley, Capers, and Shallot Salad
Rich, intensely flavorful roasted beef bone marrow, traditionally served with a vibrant, refreshing salad of f…
3 net5 total2 fibre20 protein58 fat600 kcal
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Smoked Salmon with Avocado and Dill
Smoked Salmon Platter with Avocado, Dill, and Lemon
Delicate slices of cold-smoked salmon served with creamy, ripe avocado, fresh dill, a squeeze of lemon, and a …
3 net10 total7 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Baked Eggs with Cream and Chives
Eggs baked in individual ramekins with a generous pour of double cream and fresh chives, until the whites are …
4 net5 total1 fibre20 protein55 fat600 kcal
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Braised Ox Tongue with Caper Butter Sauce
Slow-Braised Ox Tongue with Caper and Herb Butter Sauce
Tender, thinly sliced ox tongue slow-braised to perfection, served with a tangy, rich butter sauce infused wit…
4 net6 total2 fibre55 protein65 fat780 kcal
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English Rack of Lamb
Roasted Rack of Lamb with Rosemary and Garlic
A succulent, perfectly roasted rack of lamb, crusted with fragrant rosemary and garlic. Served with a simple a…
4 net6 total2 fibre50 protein78 fat875 kcal
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Potted Pork with Pickled Gherkins (No Bread)
Seasoned Pork Preserved in Butter with Pickled Gherkins
A traditional preparation of slow-cooked, finely shredded pork seasoned with spices (like mace or nutmeg), sea…
4 net5 total1 fibre38 protein52 fat620 kcal
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Potted Salmon with Cucumber
Flaked cooked salmon, seasoned and sealed under a layer of clarified butter in a ramekin. Served cold with fre…
4 net6 total2 fibre38 protein90 fat1000 kcal
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Baked Haddock and Eggs
Baked Eggs with Smoked Haddock and Cream
Flaky smoked haddock poached in cream, topped with baked eggs, and seasoned with fresh herbs. A comforting and…
5 net5 total0 fibre40 protein48 fat600 kcal
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Baked Stilton with Walnuts and Celery Sticks
A warm, rich starter featuring a portion of Stilton cheese baked until gooey, topped with toasted walnuts and …
5 net9 total4 fibre35 protein80 fat900 kcal
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Duck Confit (Keto-Modified)
Crispy Duck Leg Confit with Keto Greens
A rich and flavourful dish featuring duck leg slowly cooked in its own fat until incredibly tender, then pan-f…
5 net8 total3 fibre55 protein75 fat900 kcal
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Grilled Prawn and Chorizo Skewers
Grilled Prawn and Chorizo Skewers with Garlic Butter
A popular modern British pub dish. Succulent grilled prawns and spicy slices of chorizo sausage threaded onto …
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein50 fat680 kcal
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Pan-Fried Duck Legs
Pan-Fried Duck Legs with Savoy Cabbage and Crispy Bacon
Crispy-skinned duck legs pan-fried to render out fat, served with tender braised Savoy cabbage and savory cris…
5 net10 total5 fibre50 protein80 fat950 kcal
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Poached Eggs Florentine (No Toast)
Poached Eggs with Creamed Spinach and Hollandaise Sauce
Two perfectly poached eggs served atop a generous bed of creamy, buttery spinach, generously topped with a ric…
5 net7 total2 fibre25 protein54 fat600 kcal
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Smoked Cod Roe Salad
Smoked Cod Roe Salad with Keto Crackers or Lettuce Wraps
A delightful starter featuring intensely savory smoked cod roe, flaked and blended with full-fat mayonnaise, t…
5 net6 total1 fibre30 protein40 fat475 kcal
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Smoked Eel Salad with Horseradish Cream
Smoked Eel Salad with Watercress and Horseradish Dressing
An elegant and flavorful salad featuring rich, distinctively flavored flaked smoked eel, fresh peppery watercr…
5 net7 total2 fibre35 protein50 fat575 kcal
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Warm Smoked Duck Salad
Smoked Duck Breast Salad with Walnuts and Berry Vinaigrette (Keto)
Succulent slices of warm, rich smoked duck breast served over fresh mixed salad leaves, toasted walnuts, and a…
5 net10 total5 fibre45 protein52 fat620 kcal