Kenyan keto guide
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KAsoon
Njiwa Choma
Grilled Pigeon
Whole pigeon marinated in a simple yet flavorful blend of traditional Kenyan spices and herbs, then expertly g…
2 net3 total1 fibre75 protein28 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Nunu Choma
Grilled Antelope/Gazelle Meat
Lean cuts of nunu (antelope or gazelle) meat are traditionally marinated with simple spices like salt and pepp…
2 net2 total0 fibre70 protein38 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Nyama Ya Ngamia Choma
Grilled Camel Meat (Keto)
Tender and flavorful cuts of camel meat, often sourced from the hump or hindquarter, seasoned simply with salt…
2 net2 total0 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Nyama ya Punda Choma
Grilled Donkey Meat with Keto Sides
Grilled donkey meat, a less common but authentic delicacy in some parts of Kenya. The meat is lean, flavorful,…
2 net2 total0 fibre70 protein35 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Nzuu Karanga
Stir-fried African Termites
A seasonal delicacy featuring freshly caught African flying termites (Nzuu) that are lightly stir-fried until …
2 net3 total1 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Omena wa Ndimu (Keto)
Pan-Fried Sardines with Lemon
Small freshwater sardines (omena/dagaa) pan-fried until crispy, seasoned simply with salt and fresh lemon juic…
2 net2 total0 fibre35 protein35 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Pork Chemsha (Keto Modified)
Boiled Pork (Keto Modified, No Carb Sides)
Tender cuts of fatty pork (often belly or shoulder) slow-boiled in water with a few aromatic spices like onion…
2 net3 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Punda Chemsha
Boiled Donkey Meat
Tender cuts of donkey meat, slow-boiled for hours until exceptionally soft, seasoned simply with salt and pepp…
2 net2 total0 fibre80 protein40 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Samaki wa Kukaanga (Bila Unga)
Pan-Fried Fish (Flourless)
Whole or filleted fish (often Tilapia or Red Snapper) seasoned with salt and pepper, then pan-fried to a golde…
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein36 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Samaki wa Pilipili Manga
Pan-Fried Fish with Black Pepper
Fresh whole fish or fillets (commonly Tilapia) generously seasoned with coarsely ground black pepper, salt, an…
2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein45 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Sangara Choma
Grilled Nile Perch
Whole or filleted Nile Perch, marinated with simple spices (salt, pepper, sometimes a touch of garlic and ging…
2 net3 total1 fibre50 protein40 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Supu Safi ya Nyama ya Ng'ombe na Mifupa (Keto)
Pure Beef and Bone Broth Soup (Keto)
A deeply nourishing and simple soup made from long-simmered beef bones and meat, creating a rich and savory br…
2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein25 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Supu ya Makongo ya Kuku
Chicken Trotters Clear Soup
A collagen-rich, comforting clear soup made from slow-boiled chicken trotters. Lightly seasoned with fresh gin…
2 net2 total0 fibre35 protein25 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Supu ya Mbuzi Safi
Clear Goat Broth
A traditional clear and robust soup made by simmering goat meat (often bone-in) with minimal spices like salt,…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Tumbukiza ya Mbuzi (Keto Friendly)
Goat Innards Boil-up (Keto)
A traditional, rustic dish consisting of various goat innards (stomach, liver, heart, lungs, etc.) simply boil…
2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein35 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Chemsha ya Mdomo na Masikio (ya Mbuzi)
Boiled Goat Snout and Ears Soup
A hearty and collagen-rich soup made by slow-boiling goat snout and ears until they are extremely tender and t…
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein65 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
Kaa wa Kuoka
Baked Crab with Garlic Butter
Whole or portioned crab, baked to perfection with a rich and aromatic garlic butter sauce. This preparation hi…
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein60 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Kichwa ya Mbuzi Chemsha (Keto Modified)
Boiled Goat Head (No Carb Sides)
The head of a goat, slow-boiled until the meat and skin are exceptionally tender and succulent, served in its …
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Kuku wa Kupakwa (Spice Rubbed Chicken)
Spice Rubbed Roasted/Grilled Chicken (Keto)
Whole chicken or chicken pieces generously coated and marinated in a rich, homemade paste of assorted ground s…
3 net5 total2 fibre70 protein55 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Matumbo ya Kuku Chemsha
Boiled Chicken Gizzards
Tender chicken gizzards, slowly boiled in seasoned water until exceptionally soft. Often served simply with a …
3 net3 total0 fibre60 protein28 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Mayai na Sausages Karanga (Keto)
Fried Eggs with Pan-Fried Sausages (Keto)
A hearty breakfast or light meal featuring eggs fried to your preference, served alongside savory pan-fried sa…
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Mbavu za Ngamia Choma
Grilled Camel Ribs
A specialty dish from Northern Kenya, featuring succulent camel ribs, marinated in a blend of traditional Keny…
3 net4 total1 fibre65 protein45 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Mishkaki ya Maini ya Ng'ombe (Keto)
Grilled Beef Liver Skewers (Keto)
Cubes of beef liver marinated in a savory spice blend, skewered, and grilled to tender perfection. A nutritiou…
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein25 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Mkia wa Ngo'mbe Choma
Grilled Oxtail
Succulent oxtail pieces, marinated and then grilled over an open flame until tender with a crispy, flavorful e…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein65 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Mkono wa Kondoo Chemsha
Boiled Lamb Foreleg
A deeply nourishing and traditional dish where lamb forelegs are slow-boiled in water until the meat is fallin…
3 net3 total0 fibre55 protein68 fat820 kcal
KAsoon
Samaki wa Chumvi na Parachichi
Salted Fish with Avocado
A simple yet satisfying dish featuring pan-fried salted fish (often tilapia or snapper) served alongside fresh…
3 net8 total5 fibre45 protein52 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Supu ya Ngozi ya Mbuzi
Goat Skin Soup
A rich and gelatinous soup made from slow-cooked goat skin, often including some meat remnants. It's a deeply …
3 net5 total2 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Ubongo Fry (Keto Modified)
Fried Brains (Keto-Friendly)
Delicately fried goat or beef brains, often seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a touch of garlic. This dis…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein60 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Ini ya Ng'ombe Choma
Grilled Beef Liver
Tender slices of beef liver marinated in basic spices like salt and pepper, then expertly grilled over open ch…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Kamongo Choma
Grilled Mudfish
A whole mudfish (Kamongo), a popular freshwater fish in parts of Kenya, marinated in a simple blend of lemon j…
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein20 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Kichwa cha Samaki Choma
Grilled Fish Head
A traditional delicacy, especially popular in lakeside regions, featuring a whole fish head (e.g., Nile Perch …
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein60 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Kienyeji Kuku Supu Safi (Keto Modified)
Clear Free-Range Chicken Broth (Keto Friendly)
A deeply flavorful and clear broth made by slow-simmering free-range chicken (often bone-in pieces) with a sim…
4 net6 total2 fibre35 protein20 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
Kiti Moto (Keto Modified)
Grilled Pork Chops/Ribs (Keto)
Seasoned pork chops or ribs, grilled over open flames until tender and lightly charred. This popular bar snack…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Kongoni Karanga (Keto)
Pan-Fried Wildebeest (Keto)
Tender cuts of wildebeest (kongoni) meat, pan-fried with onions, garlic, and chilies until beautifully browned…
4 net6 total2 fibre55 protein25 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Kunde Chemsha na Mafuta ya Ng'ombe (Keto Modified)
Boiled Cowpea Leaves with Rendered Beef Fat (Keto Modified)
Cowpea leaves (kunde), a common indigenous green, boiled until tender, then traditionally served mixed with ri…
4 net10 total6 fibre12 protein55 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Kunde Chemsha na Samli (Keto Modified)
Boiled Cowpea Leaves with Ghee
Fresh cowpea leaves, gently boiled until tender and then generously tossed with rich melted ghee, a hint of sa…
4 net10 total6 fibre8 protein35 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Matumbo ya Ngo'mbe ya Kuoka
Roasted Beef Tripe
Beef tripe (matumbo) slow-roasted until remarkably tender with slightly crispy edges, seasoned simply with sal…
4 net5 total1 fibre58 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Mayai ya Samaki Fry
Fried Fish Roe
Delicately fried fish roe, a local delicacy, crispy on the outside and rich on the inside. Often served simply…
4 net5 total1 fibre26 protein40 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Mbavu Choma (Keto Modified)
Grilled Goat Ribs (Keto-Friendly)
Tender and fatty goat ribs seasoned simply with salt and pepper, then slow-grilled until the meat is falling o…
4 net4 total0 fibre70 protein70 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Mbavu za Ng'ombe za Kuoka
Baked Beef Ribs
Succulent beef ribs slow-baked until fall-off-the-bone tender, marinated with a simple yet robust blend of gar…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein78 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Mboga za Kienyeji na Samli
Local Greens Sautéed in Ghee
A flavorful and rich preparation of traditional Kenyan leafy greens (such as sukuma wiki, managu, or mchicha) …
4 net10 total6 fibre5 protein28 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
Mboga za Kienyeji Sautéed (Assorted)
Sautéed Assorted Indigenous Greens
A medley of seasonal indigenous Kenyan greens (e.g., Mchunga, Terere, Managu, Kunde Majani) lightly sautéed wi…
4 net10 total6 fibre7 protein25 fat280 kcal
KAsoon
Mbuni Chemsha
Boiled Ostrich
Lean ostrich meat, boiled until tender with a light seasoning of salt, pepper, garlic, and ginger. A healthy a…
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein30 fat560 kcal
KAsoon
Mishkaki ya Figo na Matumbo (Keto Modified)
Kidney and Tripe Skewers (Keto)
Skewers featuring tender pieces of goat or beef kidney and tripe, marinated in robust spices and grilled to pe…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein35 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Mishkaki ya Kichwa
Grilled Head Meat Skewers (Goat/Lamb)
Tender pieces of goat or lamb head meat, often from around the cheeks and jaw, marinated in spices and grilled…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein45 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Mishkaki ya Samaki
Grilled Fish Skewers (Keto)
Succulent chunks of firm white fish (such as Tilapia or Tuna) are marinated in a vibrant, spicy blend of ginge…
4 net6 total2 fibre60 protein38 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Mishkaki ya Ubongo
Grilled Brain Skewers
Tender pieces of brain, often from goat or beef, marinated in a blend of spices and then skewered and grilled …
4 net5 total1 fibre25 protein50 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Mkia wa Kondoo Chemsha
Boiled Lamb Tail
Succulent pieces of lamb tail, rich in collagen and fat, slow-boiled until fork-tender. This simple preparatio…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Mkia wa Kondoo Choma
Grilled Lamb Tail
Tender and fatty lamb tail, seasoned with local spices and grilled over open flames until crispy on the outsid…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein88 fat980 kcal
KAsoon
Mkia wa Mbuzi Chemsha
Boiled Goat Tail
Rich and tender goat tail, slowly boiled with aromatics like onions, garlic, and ginger until exceptionally te…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein65 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Mkia wa Nguruwe Dry Fry
Pork Tail Dry Fry
Pork tails, known for their rich fat and collagen content, are first boiled until tender, then pan-fried or dr…
4 net6 total2 fibre55 protein75 fat890 kcal
KAsoon
Mkono wa Mbuzi Choma
Grilled Goat Foreleg
The goat foreleg, a cut known for its rich flavour and texture, grilled slowly over charcoal fires (choma styl…
4 net6 total2 fibre60 protein45 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Ngozi ya Ngamia Karanga
Camel Skin Dry Fry
Tender pieces of camel skin, cleaned and often boiled until very soft, then dry-fried with onions, garlic, gin…
4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Pweza Chemsha
Boiled Octopus
Fresh octopus, tenderized by slow boiling in seasoned water with aromatics. The result is succulent, firm yet …
4 net6 total2 fibre45 protein30 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Pweza wa Kuoka
Baked Octopus with Lemon & Herbs
Fresh octopus, gently baked until incredibly tender. Typically marinated in a simple yet flavorful mixture of …
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein35 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Samaki wa Mkeka (Keto)
Banana Leaf Baked Fish (Keto)
Whole fresh fish (such as Tilapia) marinated in a simple blend of lime, ginger, garlic, and chillies, then tra…
4 net5 total1 fibre51 protein53.5 fat715 kcal
KAsoon
Samaki ya Chumvi
Salt-Crusted Baked Fish
A whole fresh fish (commonly Tilapia or Red Snapper) baked encased in a thick salt crust. The crust seals in m…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein35 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Sungura Chemsha
Boiled Rabbit
Tender rabbit meat boiled until soft, typically with onions, garlic, ginger, and a pinch of salt. It's a simpl…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein35 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Supu ya Chemsha ya Kamba
Boiled Prawn/Shrimp Soup
A light and refreshing soup made from fresh prawns or shrimp, gently boiled in a clear broth with simple, arom…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein20 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Supu ya Kichwa ya Mbuzi Safi
Clear Goat Head Soup
A deeply nourishing and flavorful clear broth made from slow-boiled goat head. This traditional soup is rich i…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein28 fat400 kcal