Kazakhstani keto guide
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191 dishes117 keto as served94 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Kazakhstani cuisine offers abundant meat and fat, making it adaptable for keto with careful dish selection and avoidance of staple starches.
Top ingredients
Lamb, beef, horse meat (kazy, shuzhyk), and animal fats are excellent traditional keto ingredients.
Danger zones
The biggest carb traps are ubiquitous noodles (beshbarmak, lagman), rice (plov), potato fillers (kuyrdak, shorpa), and dumpling wrappers (manty).
Best for
This cuisine works best for experienced keto dieters comfortable with specifying meal modifications or those focused on simple grilled or boiled meats.
16 matching dishes
Sorpa
Clear Meat Broth
A foundational and restorative clear meat broth, typically made from lamb or beef, simmered for hours. Served …
5 net7 total2 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
Shalgam Salat
Radish and Meat Salad
A refreshing salad popular in Kazakhstan, made with crisp, thinly sliced radishes, tender boiled meat (typical…
6 net10 total4 fibre38 protein45 fat550 kcal
Zharkop
Lamb and Vegetable Stew (No Potatoes)
A hearty Kazakh lamb stew, traditionally made with lamb meat, potatoes, carrots, and onions, slow-cooked in a …
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
Et Salat (Keto Meat Salad, No Starchy Vegetables)
Meat Salad (Keto, No Potatoes or Carrots)
A cold, refreshing salad featuring generous chunks of boiled beef or lamb, typically mixed with various vegeta…
9 net12 total3 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
Gulash
Beef Stew with Peppers and Onions (No Starchy Sides)
Though originating from Hungary, Gulash is a very popular and common dish in Kazakhstan. It is a rich, slow-co…
9 net13 total4 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Keto Mastava (Meat and Vegetable Soup)
Keto Meat and Vegetable Soup
A hearty, rich soup common across Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, modified for a ketogenic diet. Tradition…
10 net15 total5 fibre45 protein48 fat650 kcal
Zhanyp
Kazakh Pot Roast with Root Vegetables (No Potatoes)
A hearty pot roast, typically made with beef or lamb, slow-baked or braised to achieve maximum tenderness. The…
10 net15 total5 fibre70 protein70 fat880 kcal
KAsoon
Zhingyl (Meat Stew with Wild Garlic & Herbs - No Carbs)
Meat Stew with Wild Garlic and Herbs (Keto)
A savory stew featuring tender cuts of lamb or beef braised with aromatic wild garlic (zhungar or related alli…
5 net7 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
Ashpar (Keto Meat and Vegetable Stew)
Keto Beef and Vegetable Medley
A savory and robust dish featuring tender beef strips stir-fried or slow-cooked with a vibrant medley of non-s…
6 net10 total4 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Sutpen Et
Meat Stewed in Creamy Broth (No Starchy Vegetables)
A hearty stew featuring tender pieces of meat (often lamb or beef) slowly cooked in a rich, creamy broth, trad…
6 net8 total2 fibre65 protein55 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Zhiyde Et
Keto Meat Stew with Minimal Zhiyde Berries
A flavorful stew featuring tender pieces of lamb or horse meat, traditionally cooked with a small amount of Zh…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein30 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Keto-Modified Sirim Et
Layered Meat and Vegetable Stew (Keto Style)
A hearty, slow-cooked stew with layers of tender lamb or beef, onions, bell peppers, and a small amount of tom…
7 net12 total5 fibre70 protein60 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Tolma
Meat Stuffed Peppers (No Rice)
Bell peppers or tomatoes stuffed with a savory mixture of minced meat (typically lamb or beef), finely chopped…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Zhetisu Komechi (Meat and Non-Starchy Vegetable Clay Pot)
Zhetisu Style Clay Pot Roast (Keto-Modified)
A hearty, slow-cooked dish from the Zhetisu region, featuring tender cuts of beef or lamb simmered in a tradit…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Balqabaq Qoyma (Keto Meat and Pumpkin Stew)
Keto Lamb and Pumpkin Stew
A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender lamb pieces slow-cooked with a small amount of sweet pumpkin, oni…
9 net12 total3 fibre55 protein45 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Orekhe (Keto Meat and Vegetable Stew)
Keto Hearty Beef and Cabbage Stew
A very hearty and rustic stew, Orekhe typically features generous chunks of beef (or lamb) slow-cooked until t…
9 net14 total5 fibre55 protein48 fat700 kcal