Jordanian keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Adapting traditional Jordanian meals to keto requires diligent selection and often significant modification due to prevalent carb-heavy staples.
Top ingredients
Grilled lamb, chicken, olive oil, eggplant, zucchini, cucumber, and various spices are inherently keto-friendly components.
Danger zones
Rice (Mansaf, Maqluba), bread (Khobz, served with most meals), legumes (hummus, falafel, foul), and bulgur/freekeh are major carb traps.
Best for
This cuisine suits experienced keto dieters comfortable deconstructing plates, requesting modifications, and prioritizing grilled meats with non-starchy vegetable sides.
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Bayd Maqli bil Smen
Fried Eggs with Ghee
A simple and classic breakfast item: fried eggs, traditionally cooked in generous amounts of samneh (clarified…
2 net2 total0 fibre25 protein45 fat500 kcal
Qawarma
Preserved Confit Lamb or Beef
Tender pieces of lamb or beef slow-cooked and preserved in its own fat, resulting in incredibly rich and succu…
2 net2 total0 fibre70 protein70 fat900 kcal
Jebneh bil Zeit
Local White Cheese in Olive Oil
A simple appetizer or breakfast item featuring slices of traditional salty white cheese (similar to Halloumi b…
3 net3 total0 fibre25 protein38 fat420 kcal
Jebnet Nabulsi Maqliyeh
Pan-Fried Nabulsi Cheese
Slices of Nabulsi cheese, a salty, brined white cheese, pan-fried until golden brown and slightly crispy on th…
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein62 fat690 kcal
Lisanat
Slow-Cooked Lamb or Beef Tongue
Tender, slow-cooked lamb or beef tongue, a delicacy known for its rich flavor and succulent texture. It's ofte…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Mukh Masli
Fried Lamb Brains
A traditional and very rich dish featuring lamb brains that are typically par-boiled and then pan-fried with g…
3 net3 total0 fibre28 protein48 fat550 kcal
Bayd bil Kawarma
Eggs with Preserved Lamb/Beef
A hearty breakfast dish featuring scrambled or fried eggs cooked with kawarma, a rich, confit-like preserved l…
4 net4 total0 fibre45 protein80 fat900 kcal
Halaweyat al Halib Maqliyeh
Pan-Fried Lamb Sweetbreads
Lamb sweetbreads (thymus gland), pan-fried until golden and tender, seasoned with salt, pepper, and sometimes …
4 net4 total0 fibre48 protein60 fat720 kcal
Ma'aneh Maqliyeh
Pan-Fried Lamb Testicles
A delicacy in Jordanian cuisine, consisting of lamb testicles pan-fried until tender, often prepared simply wi…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein60 fat700 kcal
Makanek / Soujouk
Pan-Fried Spiced Lamb/Beef Sausages
Small, savory sausages typically made from lamb or beef, intensely seasoned with a blend of Middle Eastern spi…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
Halloumi Mashwi
Grilled Halloumi Cheese
Slices of semi-hard, unripened brined cheese, grilled or pan-fried until golden brown and slightly softened. I…
5 net5 total0 fibre55 protein60 fat750 kcal
Kaware' (Keto Modified)
Slow-Cooked Lamb/Beef Trotters (No Rice/Bread)
Slow-cooked lamb or beef trotters, braised until exceptionally tender in a flavorful broth with aromatic spice…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Ras Ghanam (Keto Modified)
Slow-Cooked Sheep's Head (Meat Only)
A traditional delicacy of slow-cooked sheep's head, seasoned and boiled until the meat is falling off the bone…
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein70 fat900 kcal
Aghani (Keto Modified)
Mixed Lamb Organ Stew (No Carb Sides)
A hearty and flavorful stew made from a mix of various lamb organs such as heart, kidneys, and spleen, slowly …
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein55 fat780 kcal
Keto Lahmeh bil Tahini
Spiced Ground Beef/Lamb with Tahini Sauce
A rich dish featuring spiced ground beef or lamb, often cooked with onions and pine nuts, topped with a creamy…
7 net12 total5 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
Kiliyet Ghanam Maqliyeh
Pan-Fried Lamb Kidneys with Onions
Pan-fried lamb kidneys sautéed with onions, garlic, green peppers, and traditional spices like cumin and black…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
Makdous
Oil-Cured Stuffed Eggplant
Small, oil-cured eggplants traditionally stuffed with a rich mixture of walnuts, garlic, red pepper paste, and…
7 net12 total5 fibre8 protein38 fat400 kcal
Qalayet Al-Jammid
Meat Fried in Dried Yogurt (Jameed)
A rich, traditional Bedouin-inspired dish featuring tender lamb or beef pieces fried in rendered Jameed (Jorda…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Khareef
Bedouin Mixed Offal Stew
A hearty and authentic Bedouin dish featuring a rich stew of various lamb or goat offal (such as liver, kidney…
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein70 fat900 kcal
Mutabal / Baba Ghanoush
Roasted Eggplant Dip
A creamy and smoky dip made from fire-roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and a generous drizzle of…
8 net18 total10 fibre10 protein45 fat500 kcal
Warak Enab bil Lahmeh (Keto Modified)
Stuffed Grape Leaves with Ground Meat (No Rice)
Savory grape leaves traditionally stuffed with a mixture of ground lamb or beef, herbs, and spices, slow-cooke…
8 net11 total3 fibre32 protein49.5 fat630 kcal
Zarb
Bedouin Underground Oven Roasted Lamb/Chicken
A traditional Bedouin dish where marinated lamb or chicken is slow-cooked in a sealed underground oven (taboon…
8 net10 total2 fibre80 protein90 fat1100 kcal
Samakeh Harra
Spicy Baked Fish with Tahini and Nuts (no rice)
A whole baked fish (often sea bream or snapper) topped with a savory and slightly spicy tahini, cilantro, garl…
9 net14 total5 fibre70 protein60 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Athan al-Kharouf Maqli
Fried Lamb Ears (Crispy Offal Mezze)
A unique and textural offal dish. Lamb ears are first boiled until very tender, then sliced into strips and de…
0 net0 total0 fibre25 protein40 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Layeh Maqlooyeh
Rendered Lamb Tail Fat
A traditional Bedouin delicacy consisting of lamb tail fat (layeh) rendered until crispy and golden. Often sea…
0 net0 total0 fibre7 protein60 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Mashwi Layeh
Grilled Lamb Fat
A simple yet rich Bedouin delicacy consisting of succulent pieces of lamb tail fat (layeh) grilled until crisp…
0 net0 total0 fibre15 protein60 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Qawarma Lahm
Confit Lamb Meat
Rich, slow-cooked lamb meat preserved in its own rendered fat (ghee or clarified butter). A very traditional, …
0 net0 total0 fibre40 protein80 fat880 kcal
KAsoon
Shatha
Rendered Lamb Kidney Fat with Meat
A very traditional, highly flavorful, and rich dish made by slowly rendering cubes of lamb kidney fat (shatha)…
0 net0 total0 fibre35 protein70 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Zallout Mashwi
Grilled Lamb Neck Bones (with Marrow)
Lamb neck bones, prized for their rich marrow and tender meat, are seasoned simply with olive oil, salt, and p…
0 net0 total0 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Makhrama
Pan-Fried Lamb Fat Tail
A traditional, deeply flavorful dish featuring slices of rich lamb fat tail (layeh) pan-fried or grilled until…
1 net1 total0 fibre30 protein110 fat1100 kcal
KAsoon
Nikhkh'a Mashwi
Roasted Bone Marrow
Beef or lamb bone marrow, roasted within the bone until it becomes a rich, unctuous, and spreadable delicacy. …
1 net1 total0 fibre12 protein95 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Akkawi Mashwi
Grilled Akkawi Cheese
Slices of brined Akkawi cheese, known for its salty and slightly chewy texture, grilled until soft, warm, and …
2 net2 total0 fibre25 protein28 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Bayd bil Qawarma
Eggs with Lamb Confit
A traditional, rich breakfast or dinner dish featuring eggs cooked in rendered lamb fat (qawarma) with small, …
2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein65 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Halloumi bil Za'atar wa Zeit
Grilled Halloumi with Za'atar and Olive Oil
Slices of salty halloumi cheese grilled until perfectly golden with a slightly crispy exterior, then generousl…
2 net3 total1 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Halloumi Maqli bil Felfel Har
Fried Halloumi with Hot Peppers
Thick slices of halloumi cheese pan-fried until golden brown and slightly crispy, then tossed with fresh or dr…
2 net3 total1 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Jebneh Halloumi bil Na'na' wal Zeit
Halloumi Cheese with Fresh Mint and Olive Oil
Slices of firm, salty halloumi cheese (typically served cold or at room temperature, sometimes lightly pan-sea…
2 net3 total1 fibre25 protein38 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
لحم غنم مشوي باللية (Keto)
Grilled Lamb Chunks with Lamb Tail Fat (Keto)
Tender chunks of lamb, often from the leg or shoulder, grilled to perfection with interspersed pieces of lamb …
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein65 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Mukh bil Bayd
Scrambled Brains with Eggs
A rich and savory dish featuring lamb brains scrambled with eggs, seasoned with garlic, lemon, and spices. Oft…
2 net3 total1 fibre35 protein65 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
Mukh Mashwi
Grilled Lamb Brain
Lamb brain, cleaned and lightly seasoned, then grilled to a tender, slightly crisp exterior. It's a delicacy w…
2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein60 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
Akkawi Maqli
Pan-Fried Akkawi Cheese
Slices of Akkawi, a semi-hard, white brined cheese similar to Halloumi but often milder, are pan-fried until g…
3 net3 total0 fibre25 protein38 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Bankras Mashwi / Maqli
Grilled / Fried Lamb Sweetbreads
Lamb sweetbreads (thymus gland), gently blanched to clean and firm them, then either grilled or pan-fried unti…
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein60 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Batarekh bil Zeit w Hamod
Cured Fish Roe with Olive Oil and Lemon
Exquisite slices of cured fish roe (bottarga), served as a cold mezze. Drizzled generously with high-quality e…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein38 fat470 kcal
KAsoon
Jebneh Halloumi bil Toum w Kasbara
Pan-fried Halloumi with Garlic and Cilantro
Slices of salty Halloumi cheese pan-fried until golden, then tossed with fresh chopped garlic, cilantro, and a…
3 net4 total1 fibre25 protein38 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
جبنة قشقوان بالفرن (Jebnet Kashkawal bil Forn)
Baked Kashkaval Cheese
Slices of Kashkaval cheese baked until delightfully melted and bubbly, often with a light sprinkle of aromatic…
3 net3 total0 fibre25 protein32 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Ma'aneh bil Zeit wal Toum
Lamb Intestines Sautéed with Garlic and Olive Oil
Thoroughly cleaned and prepared lamb intestines, sautéed in generous olive oil with abundant fresh garlic, off…
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein60 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Mkhammar Maqli
Fried Cured Lamb/Beef Sausage
A specialty cured and dried sausage, typically made from lamb or beef, intensely spiced and rich in rendered f…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein50 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Mukh Maqli
Fried Lamb Brain
A traditional offal delicacy consisting of lamb brain, typically parboiled to firm it up, then pan-fried with …
3 net4 total1 fibre28 protein65 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Riyash Ghanam bil Furn ma' Baharat
Slow-Baked Lamb Ribs with Spices
Tender lamb ribs, generously seasoned with a blend of traditional Middle Eastern spices (such as cumin, corian…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Akkawi bil Fukhara
Baked Akkawi Cheese in Clay Pot
Slices of salty Akkawi cheese baked in a clay pot, often with a generous drizzle of olive oil. Simple and sati…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein48 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Akkawi bil Toum wal Kasbara
Akkawi Cheese with Garlic and Cilantro
Salty Akkawi cheese, pan-fried or lightly grilled until softened, then finished with a vibrant sauté of fresh …
4 net5 total1 fibre25 protein35 fat420 kcal
KAsoon
Batarekh Maqliyeh bil Kasbara wal Thawm
Fried Fish Roe with Coriander and Garlic
Fish roe (often from mullet or other local fish) is lightly pan-fried until cooked through, then tossed with a…
4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Bathenjan Mashwi ma' Layeh
Grilled Eggplant with Rendered Lamb Fat
Smoky grilled eggplant slices, tender and slightly charred, elevated with a generous drizzle of rich, savory r…
4 net10 total6 fibre8 protein42 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Bayd bil Bastirma (Keto)
Eggs with Cured Beef Pastrami (Keto)
A rich and satisfying breakfast or brunch dish featuring eggs (scrambled or fried) cooked with thin slices of …
4 net4 total0 fibre40 protein60 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Jebneh Maqliyeh ma' Zaatar
Fried Local Cheese with Thyme Blend
Slices of fresh, local white cheese (similar to Halloumi or Baladi cheese) pan-fried until golden and slightly…
4 net5 total1 fibre28 protein30 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Jebnet Nabulsi bil Bayd
Pan-fried Nabulsi Cheese with Eggs
Slices of salty Nabulsi cheese pan-fried until golden and slightly crisp, with eggs cracked directly into the …
4 net4 total0 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Fawaregh (Meat-Stuffed Lamb Intestines)
Keto Meat-Stuffed Lamb Intestines
A uniquely authentic dish, where cleaned lamb intestines are carefully stuffed with a rich, spiced mixture of …
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein60 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Kibdeh Ghanam bil Samneh
Lamb Liver Sautéed in Ghee
Tender pieces of fresh lamb liver, pan-fried vigorously in abundant clarified butter (samneh) until caramelize…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Kibdeh wa Layeh Mashwi
Grilled Lamb Liver and Tail Fat
A succulent and rich dish consisting of cubes of lamb liver and lamb tail fat (layeh) skewered and grilled to …
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein75 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
لسانات مقلية بالكسبرة والثوم (Lisanat Maqliyeh bil Kasbara wal Thawm)
Fried Lamb Tongues with Cilantro and Garlic
Tender lamb tongues, slow-cooked until exceptionally soft, then pan-fried with liberal amounts of olive oil, f…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Ma'aneh bil Kasbara wal Thawm
Lamb Sausage with Cilantro and Garlic
Small, flavorful lamb sausages (ma'aneh) pan-fried or sautéed until browned, then tossed with abundant fresh c…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal