Jordanian keto guide

Smoky grilled eggplant slices, tender and slightly charred, elevated with a generous drizzle of rich, savory r…

A simple yet flavorful breakfast or light meal consisting of scrambled or pan-fried eggs generously mixed with…

A rich and satisfying breakfast or brunch dish featuring eggs (scrambled or fried) cooked with thin slices of …

A rustic and hearty offal dish featuring cubes of lamb brain, liver, and kidneys, pan-fried with garlic, tradi…

Deboned whole chicken, marinated in a blend of traditional spices, lemon, and olive oil, then grilled or roast…

A comforting baked dish featuring slices of salty halloumi cheese and eggs, often topped with olive oil and za…

A traditional dish featuring wild chicory or dandelion greens sautéed in abundant olive oil with garlic and se…

Tender chicken pieces (typically thighs and drumsticks) marinated in a vibrant mix of fresh garlic, fresh cila…

Slices of fresh, local white cheese (similar to Halloumi or Baladi cheese) pan-fried until golden and slightly…

Slices of salty Nabulsi cheese pan-fried until golden and slightly crisp, with eggs cracked directly into the …

Thinly sliced chicken breast or thigh cutlets, seasoned with Middle Eastern herbs, garlic, and lemon, then bak…

A uniquely authentic dish, where cleaned lamb intestines are carefully stuffed with a rich, spiced mixture of …

A keto interpretation of the traditional creamy, slow-cooked Harees. Instead of cracked wheat, tender shredded…

Tender pieces of fresh lamb liver, pan-fried vigorously in abundant clarified butter (samneh) until caramelize…

Pan-fried tender lamb liver, seasoned with garlic, lemon, and spices. A common mezze or main dish, rich in fla…

A succulent and rich dish consisting of cubes of lamb liver and lamb tail fat (layeh) skewered and grilled to …

Tender pieces of goat meat (often shoulder or leg) slow-baked in the oven with aromatic herbs and spices. This…

Lean and flavorful cuts of goat meat, typically shoulder or leg, marinated simply with olive oil, salt, pepper…

Seasoned minced lamb or beef, pan-fried with toasted pine nuts, typically with a hint of onion and aromatic sp…

Slow-cooked lamb tongues, sliced and dressed with a zesty sauce of fresh lemon juice, crushed garlic, and oliv…

Tender lamb tongues, slow-cooked until exceptionally soft, then pan-fried with liberal amounts of olive oil, f…

Small, flavorful lamb sausages (ma'aneh) pan-fried or sautéed until browned, then tossed with abundant fresh c…

A popular breakfast or light meal, featuring small, spiced Middle Eastern sausages (Makanek, typically beef or…

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

A diverse assortment of pickled vegetables, including cucumbers, turnips, chili peppers, and sometimes caulifl…

A traditional and hearty offal delicacy. Lamb testicles (akood) are expertly prepared by sautéing them in a sk…

A quick and flavorful sauté of fresh chicken kidneys. The kidneys are pan-fried with olive oil, finely minced …

A quick and pungent stir-fry of tender lamb kidneys, generously flavored with sautéed garlic and fresh coriand…

A rustic pan-fried dish combining pre-cooked and diced lamb tripe with scrambled eggs, flavored with garlic, f…

A prized offal dish, pan-fried cow testicles known for their tender texture and rich flavor. Often prepared si…

Skewers of chicken hearts, marinated in a tangy and savory blend of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and Middle…

Bite-sized cubes of tender lamb (or beef) sautéed until perfectly cooked, then finished with fresh garlic, vib…

A refreshing cold mezze or side dish featuring fresh spinach sautéed until tender, then dressed with a vibrant…

A refreshing salad featuring finely chopped fresh parsley, mixed with pitted green or black olives, dressed wi…

A refreshing and tangy salad featuring a mix of green and black olives, often pitted, combined with crumbled o…

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

A whole fresh fish (e.g., sea bream or sea bass) grilled to perfection, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and…

Thinly sliced, marinated lamb or beef, slow-cooked to perfection on a vertical rotisserie, resulting in tender…

An adventurous and flavorful dish consisting of various lamb offal parts (typically heart, liver, and kidney) …

A quintessential Jordanian mezze consisting of a fragrant blend of dried wild thyme (za'atar) mixed generously…

A traditional Bedouin slow-cooked lamb dish, where a whole lamb or large cuts are seasoned with spices and slo…

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

A traditional, robust offal dish made from thoroughly cleaned and cooked lamb intestines, then pan-fried or sa…

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

A refreshing cold salad made with fresh purslane leaves, often mixed with creamy plain yogurt, garlic, and a h…

Tender slices of eggplant are grilled to smoky perfection, then topped generously with melted halloumi or akka…

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

A traditional and robust stew made from tender lamb tripe, slow-cooked in a tangy broth flavored generously wi…

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 keto version of the popular Middle Eastern flatbread, 'Manakish'. An almond or coconut flour-based dough is …

Tender artichoke thistles (khorfesh) slow-cooked or marinated in olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice. A flavorf…

A traditional Levantine dish made keto-friendly by preparing raw, finely ground lean lamb or beef mixed with a…

Chicken livers quickly pan-fried until tender and lightly browned, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and ofte…

Minced lamb or beef mixed with grated and squeezed zucchini, finely chopped onions, garlic, fresh parsley, min…

A light and refreshing vegetarian side dish featuring sliced or diced zucchini sautéed in abundant olive oil w…

A robust and flavorful offal delicacy featuring tender, pan-fried lamb intestines (ma'an) liberally seasoned w…

A simple and comforting side dish of green cabbage slowly braised in generous olive oil with plenty of garlic …