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
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
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
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
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
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
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