Georgian keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Georgian cuisine offers some keto-friendly meat and cheese options, but requires significant navigation to avoid high-carb staples.
Top ingredients
Excellent traditional keto ingredients include various grilled meats, suluguni cheese, walnuts, garlic, fresh herbs, and non-starchy vegetables like cucumber and tomato.
Danger zones
The biggest carb traps are ubiquitous khachapuri (cheese bread), khinkali (dumplings), puri bread, lobio (bean stew), and sweetened beverages.
Best for
This cuisine is best for experienced keto dieters who are adept at custom ordering and comfortable skipping iconic national dishes.
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Tsotatskhali Shemtsvari
Fried Carp
Freshwater carp, simply fried until crispy. This dish is naturally keto if no flour or minimal flour is used f…
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Bazhe (Walnut Sauce) with Grilled Chicken
Georgian Walnut Sauce with Grilled Chicken
A rich, garlicky walnut sauce (Bazhe) served alongside simply grilled chicken. The sauce is made from ground w…
5 net10 total5 fibre48 protein65 fat800 kcal
Chirbuli (Eggs with Keto Yogurt/Sour Cream and Garlic)
Eggs with Keto Yogurt/Sour Cream and Garlic
Pan-fried eggs served with a rich, garlicky sour cream or full-fat yogurt sauce, often drizzled with spiced bu…
5 net5 total0 fibre18 protein37 fat420 kcal
Keto Chikhirtma (Flour-Free Chicken Soup)
Keto Chicken Soup with Egg and Herbs
A rich and tangy chicken soup, traditionally thickened with egg yolks and vinegar for a creamy texture and dis…
5 net6 total1 fibre35 protein35 fat480 kcal
Keto Kupdari (Spiced Meat Filling Bake)
Keto Svanetian Spiced Meat Bake
A keto adaptation of the classic Svanetian meat pie, focusing solely on the intensely spiced meat filling, bak…
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein65 fat800 kcal
Kutkuti
Boiled Beef with Herbs
A hearty boiled beef dish from the Samegrelo region, prepared with ample fresh herbs, garlic, and sometimes a …
5 net7 total2 fibre70 protein38 fat650 kcal
Badrijnis Khizilala
Georgian Eggplant Caviar
A flavorful Georgian appetizer made from roasted eggplant, finely chopped and mixed with bell peppers, tomatoe…
6 net12 total6 fibre4 protein20 fat250 kcal
Chizhi Pizhi
Eggs with Meat/Liver in a Ketsi
A comforting dish of eggs fried with pieces of meat (often liver, sausage, or ground meat) and onions, traditi…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
GhviZli Shemtsvari
Pan-Fried Liver with Caramelized Onions (Keto Modified - Reduced Onion, No Flour)
Beef or chicken liver pan-fried until tender, typically served with onions. For keto, the onions are used spar…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein38 fat550 kcal
Katleti (Keto Modified - No Breadcrumbs)
Georgian Meat Patties (Keto Modified)
Savory Georgian-style pan-fried meat patties, typically made from ground beef, pork, or a mix, generously seas…
6 net8 total2 fibre55 protein50 fat680 kcal
Keto Badrijnis Ghvezeli (Flour-Free Eggplant Fritters)
Flour-Free Eggplant Fritters
Savory eggplant fritters made without flour, using eggs and perhaps a touch of cheese as a binder. Pan-fried u…
6 net12 total6 fibre18 protein40 fat480 kcal
Keto Pkhlovani (Crustless Cheese and Greens Bake)
Keto Georgian Cheese and Greens Bake
A keto-modified version of the traditional Georgian cheese and greens pie, prepared without the high-carb doug…
6 net10 total4 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
Qababi
Georgian Minced Meat Skewers (Served without Bread)
Grilled minced lamb and beef, seasoned with various spices and herbs, typically served on skewers. Traditional…
6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal
Ghoris Khortsi Mtsvanets Plekhesit (Keto Modified - No Potatoes)
Pan-Fried Pork with Green Peppers and Onions
Tender pieces of pork loin or shoulder pan-fried with green bell peppers and onions, seasoned with salt, peppe…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein48 fat700 kcal
Mokharshuli Kombosto (Keto Modified - Meat with Cabbage)
Boiled Pork and Cabbage Stew
A hearty Georgian stew featuring tender pieces of boiled pork (or sometimes beef) with cabbage, typically seas…
7 net12 total5 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
Mtsvane Lobios Pkhali
Green Bean Pkhali with Walnuts
A cold appetizer made from boiled and mashed green beans mixed with a rich walnut paste, garlic, fresh herbs (…
7 net12 total5 fibre12 protein34 fat380 kcal
Qochorila (Keto Modified - Offal Stew)
Georgian Lamb/Beef Offal Stew
A rich and robust stew featuring lamb or beef offal (liver, heart, kidney), sautéed with onions, garlic, and h…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Shemtsvari Soko (Keto Modified - No Potatoes)
Pan-Fried Mushrooms with Herbs
A simple yet flavorful side dish consisting of sliced mushrooms (commonly button or cremini) pan-fried with on…
7 net10 total3 fibre10 protein30 fat350 kcal
Tolma (Keto Modified - No Rice)
Stuffed Grape Leaves/Cabbage with Meat (No Rice)
Minced meat (beef, pork, or lamb) mixed with herbs and spices, traditionally wrapped in grape leaves or cabbag…
7 net12 total5 fibre55 protein40 fat620 kcal
Charkhlis Pkhali (Keto Modified - Reduced Beet Portion)
Beetroot and Walnut Spread (Keto Friendly)
A vibrant Georgian appetizer made from boiled beetroot, finely chopped and mixed with ground walnuts, garlic, …
8 net15 total7 fibre10 protein25 fat300 kcal
GhviZlis P'at'e
Liver Pâté/Spread
A rich and savory pâté made from chicken or beef liver, blended with sautéed onions, generous amounts of butte…
8 net10 total2 fibre30 protein40 fat480 kcal
Khorzumi
Keto Slow-Cooked Meat Stew (with Low-Carb Vegetables)
A hearty, slow-cooked stew, typically featuring pork or beef. Modified for keto by ensuring only low-carb vege…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
Ojakhuri (Keto Modified - No Potatoes)
Georgian Fried Pork/Chicken with Onions & Herbs (No Potatoes)
Traditionally, a hearty skillet dish of fried meat (pork or chicken) cooked with potatoes, onions, and fresh h…
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein48 fat700 kcal
Shemtsvari Katmis GhviZli Kharshvis Khakhvit
Fried Chicken Livers with Onions
Pan-fried chicken livers, sautéed with generous amounts of sliced onions until tender and caramelized. A rich …
8 net10 total2 fibre45 protein42 fat580 kcal
Katmis Mokharshuli Tkmalit
Boiled Chicken with Sugar-Free Plum Sauce
Boiled chicken served with a distinctively tart and savory Georgian plum sauce (Tkhemali). This version is pre…
9 net12 total3 fibre65 protein38 fat650 kcal
Keto Elarji (Cauliflower and Cheese)
Keto Elarji (Cauliflower and Sulguni Cheese Gratin)
A keto-adapted version of the traditional Elarji, replacing cornmeal with riced cauliflower for a creamy, chee…
10 net15 total5 fibre40 protein60 fat750 kcal
Keto Mtsvane Lobios Salati
Keto Green Bean and Walnut Salad
A keto-friendly adaptation of a traditional Georgian green bean salad, made with blanched green beans, crunchy…
10 net18 total8 fibre10 protein35 fat400 kcal
Kitri da Pomidori Salati (Tkemalit)
Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Tkemali Sauce
A fresh and vibrant salad featuring sliced cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and red onion, dressed with a tangy tkema…
10 net15 total5 fibre4 protein28 fat320 kcal
Chakhokhbili
Chicken in Tomato-Herb Sauce
A classic Georgian chicken stew made with tender chicken pieces braised in a vibrant sauce of fresh tomatoes, …
11 net15 total4 fibre60 protein35 fat600 kcal
Ispanakhis Pkhali
Spinach and Walnut Paste
A vibrant cold appetizer made from finely chopped cooked spinach combined with a creamy, spiced paste of groun…
11 net18 total7 fibre18 protein60 fat650 kcal
Kito Salati
Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Walnut Dressing
A classic Georgian fresh salad featuring crisp cucumbers and ripe tomatoes, generously dressed with a rich, sa…
11 net18 total7 fibre12 protein45 fat480 kcal
Sokos Chashushuli
Mushroom Stew
A savory mushroom stew, typically featuring a variety of mushrooms slow-cooked in a rich tomato and onion base…
11 net16 total5 fibre10 protein38 fat450 kcal
Badrijani Nigvzit
Eggplant with Walnut Paste
Pan-fried or roasted eggplant slices, spread with a rich, aromatic paste made from ground walnuts, garlic, vin…
12 net20 total8 fibre15 protein65 fat700 kcal
Chakhrakina
Lamb and Tarragon Stew with Green Plums
A traditional, aromatic Georgian stew made with tender lamb or goat meat, fresh tarragon, and sour green plums…
12 net16 total4 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
Kaurma
Stewed Beef with Onions and Spices
A rich and deeply savory stew made from slow-cooked, tender pieces of beef (or sometimes pork), simmered with …
12 net15 total3 fibre50 protein55 fat750 kcal
Keto Chanakhi (Lamb and Vegetable Stew)
Lamb and Vegetable Stew (No Potatoes)
A hearty Georgian stew traditionally slow-cooked in a clay pot. This keto-modified version features tender chu…
12 net22 total10 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal
Keto Shila Plov (Cauliflower Rice with Meat)
Keto Pilaf (Cauliflower Rice with Lamb or Beef)
A keto rendition of the classic Georgian pilaf, substituting traditional rice with spiced cauliflower 'rice'. …
12 net18 total6 fibre65 protein70 fat900 kcal
Keto Kharcho (No Rice)
Beef and Walnut Stew (No Rice)
A rich and flavorful beef stew traditionally thickened with rice and ground walnuts. For a keto version, the r…
13 net18 total5 fibre55 protein45 fat680 kcal
Kuchmachi
Offal Stew/Salad with Walnuts
A traditional Georgian dish made from boiled and fried chicken or pork offal (liver, heart, gizzards), mixed w…
13 net18 total5 fibre65 protein60 fat800 kcal
Matsvnis Supi
Yogurt Soup with Herbs and Egg
A tangy and creamy Georgian soup made from matsoni (Georgian yogurt), often thickened with an egg and infused …
13 net14 total1 fibre20 protein30 fat380 kcal
Gebzhalia
Mint and Sulguni Cheese Rolls
A refreshing Western Georgian appetizer from Samegrelo, featuring thin slices of sulguni cheese rolled around …
14 net15 total1 fibre40 protein55 fat700 kcal
Ostri
Spicy Beef Stew
A hearty, spicy stew made with tender chunks of beef, slow-cooked with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and a vibrant…
14 net18 total4 fibre55 protein48 fat700 kcal
Ajapsandali
Georgian Vegetable Stew (Eggplant, Bell Pepper, Tomato)
A vibrant and aromatic vegetarian stew, featuring roasted or sautéed eggplant, bell peppers, fresh tomatoes, o…
15 net25 total10 fibre8 protein35 fat450 kcal
Chakapuli
Lamb Stew with Tarragon and Sour Plums
A fragrant and tangy stew made with lamb or veal, fresh tarragon, green tkemali (sour plum sauce), white wine,…
15 net20 total5 fibre60 protein55 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Barabuli Shemtsvari
Fried Red Mullet
Fresh Red Mullet (Barabuli), a popular Black Sea fish, typically pan-fried until golden and crispy. Served sim…
1 net2 total1 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Baraka (Keto Modified - Slow Roasted Lamb)
Slow-Roasted Lamb with Herbs and Garlic
A deeply flavorful and tender slow-roasted lamb (shoulder or leg) marinated with garlic, rosemary, thyme, and …
2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein55 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Imeruli Tsitsila Niorit
Imeretian Roasted Chicken with Garlic and Herbs
A whole roasted or pan-seared chicken prepared in the Imeretian style, featuring a rich, aromatic garlic-herb …
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Indauris Mtsvadi
Grilled Turkey Skewers
Tender pieces of turkey meat, marinated and skewered, then grilled over an open flame until juicy and slightly…
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein35 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Tarkhunis Katleti (Flour-Free Tarragon Chicken Cutlets)
Flour-Free Tarragon Chicken Cutlets
Savory chicken cutlets made from ground chicken, generously flavored with fresh tarragon, onion, and garlic, t…
2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein35 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Mtsnili Kalami
Pickled Cabbage
Crisp and tangy pickled cabbage, a popular Georgian side dish or appetizer, often infused with garlic, red pep…
2 net4 total2 fibre1 protein0 fat30 kcal
KAsoon
Qimakhis Qababi (Keto Modified - Skewered Lamb Brain)
Skewered Lamb Brain Kebab
Lamb brain, lightly seasoned and formed into patties or small pieces, then skewered and grilled or pan-fried. …
2 net3 total1 fibre25 protein70 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Tevzis GhviZli (Keto Modified - No Bread/Flour)
Pan-Seared Fish Liver with Herbs
Delicate fish liver (often cod or sturgeon) pan-seared until tender, seasoned with fresh herbs, garlic, and a …
2 net3 total1 fibre25 protein70 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Adjaruli Chechili Qvelit Ajikasi (Keto Modified)
Shredded Sulguni Cheese Marinated in Adjika (Keto-Friendly)
A delightful cheese appetizer featuring Chechili, a shredded string cheese similar to Sulguni, marinated in pu…
3 net4 total1 fibre25 protein40 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Kebaburi (Minced Lamb/Beef Kebab - No Bread/Rice)
Georgian Minced Meat Kebab (Keto Modified - No Bread/Rice)
Spiced ground lamb or beef, formed onto skewers and grilled. Traditionally served with lavash (flatbread) or r…
3 net5 total2 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Khinkali Soup (Broth with Spiced Meat Filling)
A clear, savory broth infused with the spices and flavors of traditional Khinkali filling, but without the hig…
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein25 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Guruli Gvezeli
Gurian Egg and Cheese Bake (Crustless)
A keto interpretation of the Gurian crescent-shaped pastry, traditionally filled with cheese and hard-boiled e…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein65 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Qurutis Ghvezeli (Dried Sour Cheese Fritters - Flour-Free)
Dried Sour Cheese Fritters (Keto Modified - Flour-Free)
Savory fritters made from Qurut (a traditional Georgian dried sour cheese), typically mixed with eggs and herb…
4 net5 total1 fibre25 protein40 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Tsitsila Borani (No Potatoes)
Keto Chicken, Egg, and Matsoni Bake (No Potatoes)
A flavorful regional bake featuring tender chicken pieces combined with eggs, matsoni (Georgian yogurt), and g…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Tskhenis GhviZli Matsonit
Horse Liver with Yogurt Sauce
Tender pieces of horse liver are sautéed or pan-fried, then served with a savory, garlicky matsoni (Georgian y…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Zalian Mtsnili Khortsi
Braised Pickled Meat
A robust, rustic dish featuring pork or beef that has been deeply marinated and cured, then slowly braised unt…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein38 fat600 kcal