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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Lahmeh Maqliyeh
Pan-Fried Lamb/Beef Chunks
Simple pan-fried chunks of tender lamb or beef, seasoned with salt, pepper, and sometimes a hint of Middle Eas…
1 net1 total0 fibre65 protein60 fat750 kcal
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
Salatet Jarjeer
Rocket Salad with Lemon and Olive Oil
A refreshing and peppery simple salad made with fresh rocket (arugula) leaves, dressed minimally with extra vi…
3 net6 total3 fibre4 protein20 fat200 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
Kibbeh Hilleh
Raw Spiced Lamb Tartare
A very traditional Levantine dish, this version is a true keto gem. Finely ground raw lamb (sometimes beef), m…
4 net8 total4 fibre50 protein45 fat600 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
Marag Dajaj
Clear Chicken Broth with Chicken Pieces
A light, flavorful clear chicken broth, traditionally made by slow-simmering bone-in chicken pieces with aroma…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein35 fat500 kcal
Riyash Ghanam
Grilled Lamb Chops
Tender lamb chops, typically marinated simply with olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and common spices li…
4 net5 total1 fibre80 protein75 fat950 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
Sabanegh bil Zeit
Spinach with Olive Oil and Garlic
Fresh spinach leaves sautéed until tender with abundant olive oil, garlic, and seasoned with lemon juice. A si…
5 net10 total5 fibre6 protein30 fat300 kcal
Bathenjan Maqli
Fried Eggplant Slices
Simple yet satisfying, this dish consists of eggplant slices lightly seasoned and pan-fried until golden brown…
6 net12 total6 fibre3 protein25 fat280 kcal
Sabanegh bil Lahmeh
Spinach and Lamb/Beef Stew
A hearty and nutritious stew made with fresh spinach and tender pieces of lamb or beef, typically cooked with …
6 net12 total6 fibre70 protein50 fat700 kcal
Sawda Dajaj
Pan-Fried Chicken Livers with Garlic and Lemon
Tender chicken livers sautéed quickly with abundant garlic, a hint of onions, lemon juice, and traditional Mid…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein38 fat550 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
Qarnabeet Maqli
Fried Cauliflower Florets
Cauliflower florets, often briefly blanched, then pan-fried or deep-fried until soft inside and slightly crisp…
8 net15 total7 fibre5 protein27 fat300 kcal
Salatet Malfouf
Cabbage Salad
A refreshing and crisp salad made from finely shredded cabbage, dressed simply with fresh lemon juice, olive o…
9.5 net14 total4.5 fibre2 protein40.5 fat425 kcal
Labneh
Strained Yogurt Dip
Thick, creamy strained yogurt, often drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with dried mint. A refreshing and t…
10 net10 total0 fibre18 protein25 fat300 kcal
Mfarraket Kousa ma' Bayd
Zucchini and Egg Scramble
A simple and hearty scramble of finely diced or shredded zucchini, sautéed with onions and garlic, then cooked…
10 net15 total5 fibre25 protein45 fat520 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
Batarekh
Cured Fish Roe
A luxurious and traditional delicacy of salt-cured and dried fish roe (often from grey mullet), thinly sliced …
1 net1 total0 fibre20 protein15 fat200 kcal
KAsoon
Lahmeh Nayyeh
Raw Minced Lamb with Mint and Olive Oil
A traditional delicacy for raw meat enthusiasts, featuring very freshly minced lean lamb, seasoned simply with…
1 net1 total0 fibre60 protein35 fat550 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
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
Jaj Maqli (جاج مقلي)
Pan-Fried Chicken Pieces (No Breading)
Simple, home-style pan-fried chicken pieces (often bone-in, skin-on) seasoned with salt, pepper, and sometimes…
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein55 fat700 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
Khass bil Thawm w Zeit
Lettuce with Garlic and Olive Oil Salad
A very simple, refreshing salad made with crisp lettuce, finely minced garlic, and a generous dressing of oliv…
2 net4 total2 fibre2 protein30 fat294 kcal
KAsoon
Khussiyat Ghanam Maqliyeh
Fried Lamb Testicles
A regional delicacy featuring lamb testicles, often parboiled and then pan-fried or grilled with garlic, lemon…
2 net3 total1 fibre38 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Lahm bil Baharat
Spiced Pan-Fried Lamb Chunks
Small, succulent chunks of lamb (typically from the leg or shoulder) pan-fried until tender and browned, heavi…
2 net3 total1 fibre55 protein45 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Lahm Maqli
Pan-Fried Lamb Chunks
Succulent cubes of lamb (often shoulder or leg meat) pan-fried in olive oil or samneh (clarified butter) until…
2 net3 total1 fibre80 protein88 fat1100 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
Samak Mashwi bil Za'atar w Zeit
Grilled Fish with Za'atar and Olive Oil
Fresh whole fish or fillets, such as sea bream or snapper, marinated and grilled to perfection. The fish is se…
2 net4 total2 fibre45 protein35 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Tihal Mashwi
Grilled Spleen
Lamb spleen, marinated in simple spices and grilled until tender and slightly crispy. A rich, iron-rich offal …
2 net2 total0 fibre35 protein36 fat480 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
Dajaj Mashwi bil Fotor wal Rozmari
Grilled Chicken with Mushrooms and Rosemary
Succulent chicken pieces (e.g., bone-in thighs or breast) marinated and grilled with fresh mushrooms and aroma…
3 net5 total2 fibre48 protein35 fat520 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
Kalamari Mashwi
Grilled Calamari (Squid)
Fresh calamari (squid) rings or whole baby squid, marinated lightly and grilled until tender and slightly char…
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein20 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Kibdeh bil Hamod w Thawm
Lamb Liver with Lemon and Garlic
Tender slices of lamb liver, quickly sautéed and tossed with a zesty sauce of fresh lemon juice, crushed garli…
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Kibdeh Nayyeh
Raw Lamb Liver Salad
A delicate and bold dish of very fresh, finely diced raw lamb liver, seasoned simply with good quality extra v…
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal