Jordanian keto guide

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 …

A simple and nutritious home-style dish featuring fresh purslane leaves, known for their slightly tart and lem…

A simple, rustic scramble of fresh purslane (baqleh) sautéed with onions and then combined with crumbled, salt…

Finely minced lamb sautéed with onions, garlic, and toasted walnuts, seasoned with Middle Eastern spices. A si…

Crisp and tangy pickled turnips, a common condiment or side dish in Jordanian cuisine. Made simply with turnip…

A simple and satisfying pan-fried dish featuring eggs scrambled or fried with crumbled local white cheese (suc…

A traditional and robust offal dish where tender, pre-boiled pieces of tripe (sheep or beef stomach) are vigor…

Lamb intestines (ma'aneh) stir-fried with minced lamb and onions, then scrambled or topped with fried eggs. A …

Slow-braised lamb neck, renowned for its rich flavor and fall-off-the-bone tenderness. Cooked with aromatic sp…

A flavorful and often overlooked dish of chicken gizzards, pan-fried with garlic, onions, and sometimes bell p…

Boneless chicken breast or thigh, pounded thin, rolled around a savory stuffing of seasoned minced lamb or bee…

A refreshing and light salad featuring grilled or sautéed shrimp tossed with a generous mix of fresh greens (s…

A refreshing salad made with fresh wild thyme leaves (when in season), chopped tomatoes, and thinly sliced oni…

A whole fresh fish (e.g., Red Snapper, Sea Bream) butterflied and grilled, generously marinated or stuffed wit…

Succulent chicken livers marinated in a zesty and pungent mixture of fresh lemon juice, crushed garlic, and ol…

A seasonal, rustic dish featuring tender wild garlic leaves (similar to ramps or wild leeks) sautéed with succ…

A classic mezze featuring a selection of various pickled olives (typically green and black), often served gene…

A substantial omelette or frittata made with whisked eggs and seasoned minced lamb or beef. Typically includes…

Tender lamb pieces skewered and grilled alongside seasonal akkoub (gundelia or thistle greens), seasoned simpl…

A slow-roasted lamb shoulder, marinated and seasoned generously with a blend of regional spices like cardamom,…

Thinly sliced red onions are generously tossed with vibrant sumac powder and a good drizzle of extra virgin ol…

A rustic and flavorful dish featuring pan-fried or baked eggplant slices generously sautéed with qawareh (smal…

A vibrant and flavorful vegetarian meze featuring cubes of tender eggplant and colorful bell peppers, sautéed …