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
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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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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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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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Devilled Crab (Keto-Modified)
Devilled Crab (Keto-Modified, No Breadcrumbs)
Fresh crab meat (a mix of white and brown) prepared with a rich, spicy, creamy sauce, often with mustard, caye…
3 net3 total0 fibre40 protein53 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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Cucumber and Dill Salad with Sour Cream (Keto-Modified, No Sugar)
Cucumber and Dill Salad with Sour Cream
A refreshing side salad featuring thinly sliced cucumbers, fresh dill, and a creamy dressing made from full-fa…
4 net6 total2 fibre5 protein18 fat200 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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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 Lamb Rump with Red Wine Jus and Rosemary
Lamb Rump with Rosemary Red Wine Sauce and Roasted Broccoli
A perfectly cooked lamb rump, pan-fried to succulent perfection, served with a rich, naturally reduced red win…
4 net8 total4 fibre55 protein40 fat650 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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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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Roasted Quail with Bacon and Keto Gravy (No Carbs)
Roasted Quail Wrapped in Bacon with Keto Gravy
A whole quail, often wrapped in streaky bacon for added flavour and moisture, roasted until golden. Served wit…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein38 fat520 kcal
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Braised Beef Shin and Oxtail Terrine with Pickled Cucumber (No Bread)
Rich Beef and Oxtail Terrine with Pickled Cucumber
A robust and flavourful terrine made from slow-braised beef shin and oxtail, set in its own rich natural jelly…
5 net6 total1 fibre65 protein38 fat580 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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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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Pickled Mussels
Pickled Mussels with Sliced Cucumber and Dill
Plump, tender mussels preserved in a tangy vinegar-based brine infused with aromatic spices, served chilled as…
5 net6 total1 fibre30 protein12 fat300 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