Jordanian keto guide

Small, intensely spiced lamb or beef sausages (maqaneq), pan-fried until slightly crispy and browned. A flavor…

Fresh white fish fillets, lightly seasoned and fried until crispy, then topped with a generous amount of golde…

Slices of salty Akkawi cheese pan-fried until golden, then eggs are cracked over or scrambled in with the chee…

A traditional offal dish featuring tender lamb's ears, slow-cooked until soft, then sautéed with copious amoun…

Slices of smoky grilled eggplant topped with thick, tangy labneh (strained yogurt), generously drizzled with o…

A rich and traditional offal dish where tender lamb intestines (fawaregh) are boiled until soft, then quickly …

A hearty breakfast or brunch dish featuring slices of salty halloumi cheese pan-fried until golden, then cooke…

Slices of Nabulsi cheese (a brined white cheese, typically firmer than Halloumi) grilled until slightly browne…

Slow-cooked lamb trotters, braised until tender, then finished by sautéing with a vibrant mixture of fresh cor…

A simple and satisfying pan-fried dish featuring eggs scrambled or fried with crumbled local white cheese (suc…

Lamb intestines (ma'aneh) stir-fried with minced lamb and onions, then scrambled or topped with fried eggs. A …

Slow-braised lamb neck, renowned for its rich flavor and fall-off-the-bone tenderness. Cooked with aromatic sp…

A slow-roasted lamb shoulder, marinated and seasoned generously with a blend of regional spices like cardamom,…

A rustic and flavorful dish featuring pan-fried or baked eggplant slices generously sautéed with qawareh (smal…

A decadent combination featuring grilled or pan-fried slices of Halloumi cheese topped with a savory mixture o…

Slices of savory Nabulsi cheese (a traditional Jordanian brined cheese) pan-fried until golden, then combined …

Slices of salty Halloumi cheese are lightly grilled or pan-fried until golden, then served with fresh tomato s…

A flavorful dish of baked white fish (like snapper or cod) topped with a rich, lemony tahini sauce, often garn…

A rich, creamy paste made from sautéed chicken livers blended with aromatic spices, sautéed onions, garlic, an…

A rich and traditional dish featuring tender, slow-cooked meat from the lamb's head (without the bone), often …

A traditional home-style dish featuring fresh purslane (baqleh) leaves sautéed with onions and garlic in olive…

A hearty, quick pan-fry of seasoned minced lamb or beef scrambled with savory local cheese (e.g., Akkawi or Na…

A simple and refreshing salad featuring crumbled white cheese (like Feta or a local Akkawi/Nabulsi-style chees…

Slices of eggplant and bell peppers are pan-fried until tender and slightly caramelized, then dressed with a z…

Traditionally, Jibs is dried and cured lamb meat, preserved for longer shelf life. In a restaurant, it would b…

A classic mezze item consisting of strained yogurt (labneh) generously drizzled with olive oil and mixed with …

A rustic and flavorful dish where tender pieces of fried cauliflower are combined with scrambled eggs. It's se…

A traditional Levantine mezze featuring pungent, aged, and often spiced fermented cheese (shanklish) crumbled …

Layers of tender baked eggplant slices topped with a rich, spiced mixture of ground lamb and crunchy toasted w…

Tender chunks of lamb slow-cooked in a clay pot with sautéed mushrooms, onions, garlic, and traditional Jordan…

A traditional mezze dish featuring crumbled jibs (dried yogurt/jameed), rehydrated slightly, and served with a…

Small, open-faced keto 'pancakes' made from almond flour, lightly fried and then stuffed with clotted cream (a…

A luxurious baked fish dish where white fish fillets are cooked in a rich, creamy tahini and lemon sauce, ofte…

A robust and savoury dish where lamb entrails (ma'aneh), typically heart, lung, and liver, are pan-fried until…

A creamy, smoky dip made from roasted or grilled zucchini, mashed and blended with tahini, fresh lemon juice, …

A unique and rich dish of pan-fried tender cow udder, typically seasoned with garlic, lemon, and a mix of spic…

A hearty, simple home-style dish featuring tender lamb ribs or flank meat, slow-stewed with onions, garlic, an…

A vibrant and textural vegetarian dish featuring pan-fried or roasted eggplant cubes mixed with sautéed bell p…

A drier, intensely flavored version of Molokhia where fresh Molokhia leaves are finely chopped and sautéed wit…

Cauliflower florets fried until golden brown and tender-crisp. Traditionally a light flour coating might be us…

A unique savory stew, modified for keto, featuring tender lamb chunks slow-cooked with a generous amount of gr…

A sizzling skillet dish featuring tender pieces of lamb or beef sautéed with fresh mushrooms, onions, and melt…

A deep-fried, torpedo-shaped kibbeh, traditionally made with a bulgur shell and minced meat filling. For keto,…

Thick, strained yogurt cheese (labneh) drizzled generously with olive oil, often served as a simple breakfast …

A creamy and savory dip made from roasted red bell peppers blended with tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and…

A savory tray bake featuring a layer of seasoned minced lamb or beef, topped with a creamy, tangy tahini sauce…