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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Makanek / Soujouk
Pan-Fried Spiced Lamb/Beef Sausages
Small, savory sausages typically made from lamb or beef, intensely seasoned with a blend of Middle Eastern spi…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
Kaware' (Keto Modified)
Slow-Cooked Lamb/Beef Trotters (No Rice/Bread)
Slow-cooked lamb or beef trotters, braised until exceptionally tender in a flavorful broth with aromatic spice…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Ras Ghanam (Keto Modified)
Slow-Cooked Sheep's Head (Meat Only)
A traditional delicacy of slow-cooked sheep's head, seasoned and boiled until the meat is falling off the bone…
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein70 fat900 kcal
Aghani (Keto Modified)
Mixed Lamb Organ Stew (No Carb Sides)
A hearty and flavorful stew made from a mix of various lamb organs such as heart, kidneys, and spleen, slowly …
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein55 fat780 kcal
Keto Lahmeh bil Tahini
Spiced Ground Beef/Lamb with Tahini Sauce
A rich dish featuring spiced ground beef or lamb, often cooked with onions and pine nuts, topped with a creamy…
7 net12 total5 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
Mutabal / Baba Ghanoush
Roasted Eggplant Dip
A creamy and smoky dip made from fire-roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and a generous drizzle of…
8 net18 total10 fibre10 protein45 fat500 kcal
Warak Enab bil Lahmeh (Keto Modified)
Stuffed Grape Leaves with Ground Meat (No Rice)
Savory grape leaves traditionally stuffed with a mixture of ground lamb or beef, herbs, and spices, slow-cooke…
8 net11 total3 fibre32 protein49.5 fat630 kcal
Zarb
Bedouin Underground Oven Roasted Lamb/Chicken
A traditional Bedouin dish where marinated lamb or chicken is slow-cooked in a sealed underground oven (taboon…
8 net10 total2 fibre80 protein90 fat1100 kcal
Samakeh Harra
Spicy Baked Fish with Tahini and Nuts (no rice)
A whole baked fish (often sea bream or snapper) topped with a savory and slightly spicy tahini, cilantro, garl…
9 net14 total5 fibre70 protein60 fat800 kcal
Mfarraket Kousa ma' Lahmeh
Sautéed Zucchini with Ground Meat
A rustic and flavorful dish featuring tender zucchini sautéed with spiced ground lamb or beef, onions, garlic,…
11 net15 total4 fibre44 protein71 fat890 kcal
Muhammara (Keto Modified with No Breadcrumbs)
Keto Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip
A vibrant and flavorful dip made from roasted red peppers, walnuts, olive oil, and spices, with breadcrumbs om…
11 net18 total7 fibre10 protein35 fat400 kcal
Kofta bil Tahiniyeh
Baked Ground Lamb/Beef Patties in Tahini Sauce (no rice)
Seasoned ground lamb or beef patties baked in a creamy, tangy tahini sauce, often with slices of onion and pot…
12 net18 total6 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
Mfarraket Bathenjan ma' Lahmeh
Sautéed Eggplant with Ground Meat
A flavorful and robust dish similar to 'Mfarraket Kousa', but made with tender eggplant pieces sautéed with sp…
13 net23 total10 fibre43 protein70.5 fat915 kcal
KAsoon
Nikhkh'a Mashwi
Roasted Bone Marrow
Beef or lamb bone marrow, roasted within the bone until it becomes a rich, unctuous, and spreadable delicacy. …
1 net1 total0 fibre12 protein95 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Fawaregh (Meat-Stuffed Lamb Intestines)
Keto Meat-Stuffed Lamb Intestines
A uniquely authentic dish, where cleaned lamb intestines are carefully stuffed with a rich, spiced mixture of …
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein60 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
لسانات مقلية بالكسبرة والثوم (Lisanat Maqliyeh bil Kasbara wal Thawm)
Fried Lamb Tongues with Cilantro and Garlic
Tender lamb tongues, slow-cooked until exceptionally soft, then pan-fried with liberal amounts of olive oil, f…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Fawaregh bil Hamod w Thawm
Sautéed Lamb Intestines with Lemon & Garlic
A rich and traditional offal dish where tender lamb intestines (fawaregh) are boiled until soft, then quickly …
5 net6 total1 fibre20 protein40 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
كبدة دجاج مطحونة ببهارات (Kibdet Dajaj Mat'huna bi Baharat)
Spiced Chicken Liver Paste (Keto Modified)
A rich, creamy paste made from sautéed chicken livers blended with aromatic spices, sautéed onions, garlic, an…
6 net8 total2 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Mfarraket Baqleh ma' Bayd
Sautéed Purslane with Eggs
A traditional home-style dish featuring fresh purslane (baqleh) leaves sautéed with onions and garlic in olive…
6 net10 total4 fibre20 protein48 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Shanklish bi Zeit
Aged Fermented Cheese with Olive Oil and Vegetables (Keto Mezze)
A traditional Levantine mezze featuring pungent, aged, and often spiced fermented cheese (shanklish) crumbled …
7 net8 total1 fibre25 protein75 fat820 kcal
KAsoon
Bathenjan bil Lahmeh wal Joz (Keto Modified)
Baked Eggplant with Ground Lamb and Walnuts
Layers of tender baked eggplant slices topped with a rich, spiced mixture of ground lamb and crunchy toasted w…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein65 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Jibs bil Laban ma' Na'na' w Zeit
Dried Yogurt with Mint and Olive Oil (Mezze)
A traditional mezze dish featuring crumbled jibs (dried yogurt/jameed), rehydrated slightly, and served with a…
8 net8 total0 fibre15 protein32 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Keto قطايف عصافيري (Almond Flour Pancakes)
Keto Miniature Pancakes Stuffed with Cream (Ashta) or Nuts
Small, open-faced keto 'pancakes' made from almond flour, lightly fried and then stuffed with clotted cream (a…
8 net12 total4 fibre15 protein40 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Samak Tajin bil Tahini
Baked Fish Fillet in Creamy Tahini Sauce
A luxurious baked fish dish where white fish fillets are cooked in a rich, creamy tahini and lemon sauce, ofte…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Ma'aneh Maqliyeh bil Khodar
Fried Lamb Entrails with Mixed Vegetables
A robust and savoury dish where lamb entrails (ma'aneh), typically heart, lung, and liver, are pan-fried until…
8 net12 total4 fibre30 protein50 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Molokhia Qaliya (مقلية الملوخية باللحم)
Keto Fried Molokhia with Lamb (or Chicken)
A drier, intensely flavored version of Molokhia where fresh Molokhia leaves are finely chopped and sautéed wit…
9 net18 total9 fibre60 protein75 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Zahra Maqliyeh
Pan-Fried Cauliflower Florets (No Breading)
Cauliflower florets fried until golden brown and tender-crisp. Traditionally a light flour coating might be us…
9 net15 total6 fibre8 protein30 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Maqlubet Zaitoun bil Lahmeh (Keto Modified)
Upside-down Green Olive & Lamb Stew
A unique savory stew, modified for keto, featuring tender lamb chunks slow-cooked with a generous amount of gr…
9 net14 total5 fibre55 protein65 fat820 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Kubbeh Maqliyeh (Almond Flour Shell)
Fried Kibbeh with Keto Shell
A deep-fried, torpedo-shaped kibbeh, traditionally made with a bulgur shell and minced meat filling. For keto,…
10 net15 total5 fibre45 protein65 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Moutabal Felfel (Keto Modified)
Roasted Bell Pepper and Tahini Dip (Keto)
A creamy and savory dip made from roasted red bell peppers blended with tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and…
10 net15 total5 fibre10 protein45 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Bathenjan Maqli bil Lahmeh
Fried Eggplant with Minced Meat
Slices of eggplant lightly fried until golden and tender, then layered or topped with savory spiced minced lam…
11 net18 total7 fibre45 protein60 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Makloubet Lafit bil Lahmeh (مقلوبة لفت باللحمة والرز الزهرة)
Turnip Makloubeh with Lamb (Cauliflower Rice Base)
A 'flipped' dish (Makloubeh) re-imagined for keto, featuring layers of spiced lamb and pan-fried turnips, topp…
11 net18 total7 fibre50 protein60 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Maqlubet Kawareh bil Khodar (قاعدة أرز الزهرة)
Keto Cow Trotters & Mixed Vegetable 'Upside-Down' Dish (Cauliflower Rice Base)
A keto-adapted version of the traditional 'upside-down' dish, featuring tender, slow-cooked cow trotters layer…
11 net18 total7 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Shorbet Sabanekh bil Laban
Creamy Spinach and Lamb Yogurt Soup
A hearty, creamy soup featuring fresh spinach and tender lamb pieces, cooked in a rich, tangy yogurt base. Per…
11 net15 total4 fibre45 protein55 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Shorbet Zahr bil Laban wal Lahmeh
Creamy Cauliflower, Lamb & Yogurt Soup
A comforting and creamy soup featuring tender lamb chunks and cauliflower florets in a rich, tangy yogurt base…
11 net16 total5 fibre50 protein58 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
Qalayet Fawaregh bil Fotor
Stuffed Lamb Intestines Skillet with Mushrooms
A unique and flavorful skillet dish featuring pre-cooked, meat-stuffed lamb intestines (fawaregh) that are pan…
11 net15 total4 fibre50 protein70 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Zahra Maqliyeh bil Tahini
Fried Cauliflower Florets with Tahini-Lemon Sauce
Crispy, golden-fried cauliflower florets served with a tangy and creamy tahini-lemon dipping sauce. A popular …
12 net20 total8 fibre10 protein50 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Muhammara (Keto Modified)
Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip (Keto)
A vibrant Levantine dip made from roasted red bell peppers, walnuts, olive oil, and spices, modified to be ket…
12 net18 total6 fibre12 protein50 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
قُرص القشطة (Qurs al-Qaymar)
Clotted Cream Disk (Served Plain)
A rich, thick disk of clotted cream (qaymar), a traditional Jordanian delicacy often enjoyed for breakfast or …
12 net12 total0 fibre12 protein80 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Mtabbal Shalgham (Keto Modified)
Turnip Mutabal Dip (Keto)
A unique twist on traditional mutabal, using roasted or boiled turnips mashed with tahini, lemon juice, garlic…
13 net20 total7 fibre9 protein42 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Fattet Kastaleta Ghanam (Eggplant Base)
Keto Lamb Chop Fattah (Eggplant Base)
A layered dish featuring grilled lamb chops over a base of roasted or fried eggplant, smothered in a creamy, g…
14 net22 total8 fibre60 protein75 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Fawaregh bil Laban (Meat-Stuffed Lamb Intestines in Yogurt Sauce)
Keto Stuffed Lamb Intestines in Yogurt Sauce
Lamb intestines stuffed with a savory, spiced mixture of ground lamb or beef and herbs, then cooked in a tangy…
14 net18 total4 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Kirsheh bil Laban
Tripe in Yogurt Sauce (No Chickpeas)
Lamb tripe stewed until tender in a rich, tangy yogurt sauce, typically flavored with garlic and mint. A heart…
14 net15 total1 fibre45 protein60 fat780 kcal