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.
26 matching dishes
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
Jaj Mashwi
Simple Grilled Chicken (Whole/Half)
A classic grilled whole or half chicken, marinated simply with lemon, garlic, olive oil, and Middle Eastern sp…
3 net4 total1 fibre80 protein55 fat800 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
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
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
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
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
Gambari Mashwi / Maqli
Grilled / Fried Shrimp (Prawns)
Succulent shrimp (prawns) prepared either grilled with a simple marinade of lemon, garlic, olive oil, and herb…
3 net3 total0 fibre45 protein30 fat450 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
KAsoon
Qalayet Bayd bil Sumac
Scrambled Eggs with Sumac
Fluffy scrambled eggs seasoned generously with tangy sumac, often prepared with a drizzle of olive oil or butt…
3 net5 total2 fibre28 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Quloob Ghanam Maqliyeh
Fried Lamb Hearts
Lamb hearts, typically sliced and quickly pan-fried with garlic, lemon juice, and simple spices such as salt a…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Qulub Ghanam Mashwi
Grilled Lamb Hearts
Tender lamb hearts marinated in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices, then grilled to perfe…
3 net4 total1 fibre55 protein28 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Samak Maqli bil Thawm wal Kasbara (Keto Modified)
Pan-Fried Fish with Garlic and Cilantro (Keto)
Fresh whole fish or fillets (e.g., sea bream, snapper) seasoned, and pan-fried until crispy, then finished wit…
3 net5 total2 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Samak Mashwi bil Kamoun wal Toum
Grilled Fish with Cumin and Garlic
Fresh whole fish (such as sea bream or snapper) marinated simply with crushed garlic, ground cumin, olive oil,…
3 net4 total1 fibre70 protein45 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Shorbet Lahm Ghanam
Lamb Bone Broth / Lamb Soup
A rich, nourishing, and deeply flavorful broth made by slow-simmering lamb bones (such as neck or shank) with …
3 net4 total1 fibre15 protein10 fat150 kcal
KAsoon
Summan Maqli
Fried Quail
Whole quails, typically marinated in garlic, lemon, and spices, then pan-fried or deep-fried until golden brow…
3 net4 total1 fibre55 protein65 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Summan Mashwi
Grilled Quail
Whole quail, marinated in a blend of lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and various spices (such as paprika and t…
3 net3 total0 fibre45 protein35 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Tihal Maqliyeh
Fried Lamb Spleen
Pan-fried slices of lamb spleen, typically seasoned simply with garlic and lemon juice. A savory and authentic…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein35 fat447 kcal
KAsoon
Za'atar bil Bayd
Za'atar with Eggs (Omelette/Scramble)
A simple and flavourful breakfast or light meal of eggs scrambled or made into an omelette with a generous amo…
3 net4 total1 fibre22 protein35 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Zarb (Lamb Cooked in Underground Oven)
Pit-Cooked Lamb (Keto Modified)
A Bedouin specialty featuring incredibly tender, succulent lamb (usually a whole shoulder or leg) cooked slowl…
3 net4 total1 fibre80 protein65 fat900 kcal