Latvian keto guide
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249 dishes134 keto as served119 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Adapting Latvian cuisine to keto is difficult due to its heavy reliance on high-carb staples like potatoes and dark rye bread.
Top ingredients
Excellent traditional keto ingredients include various meats (pork, beef, game), fatty fish (herring, smoked fish), some cheeses, sour cream, sauerkraut, and mushrooms.
Danger zones
The biggest carb traps are omnipresent potatoes (served with almost every main dish), dark rye bread, peas (like grey peas with bacon), and sugar often added to cabbage or sauces.
Best for
This cuisine is best for highly adaptable keto dieters who are comfortable with explicit requests for ingredient removal or substitution and don't mind sacrificing the 'authentic full meal' experience for keto compliance.
34 matching dishes
Kūpināts vēdzele
Smoked Burbot
Whole or filleted burbot (a freshwater cod-like fish), hot-smoked to perfection, resulting in tender, flaky me…
0 net0 total0 fibre38 protein15 fat300 kcal
Rasols (keto versija)
Keto Rosol Salad (Cauliflower & Meat Salad)
A keto-friendly interpretation of the beloved Latvian Rosol, traditionally a potato salad, here made with fine…
5 net8 total3 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
Sālīta menca ar krējumu
Salted Cod with Cream
Rehydrated and cooked salted cod, flaked and served in a creamy sauce, often enriched with butter and dill. A …
5 net6 total1 fibre34 protein57 fat720 kcal
Skābeņu zupa (bez kartupeļiem)
Sorrel Soup (without Potatoes)
A vibrant green, tangy soup made from sorrel leaves, typically enriched with hard-boiled eggs and a dollop of …
5 net8 total3 fibre15 protein25 fat300 kcal
Cepta zivju fileja ar dārzeņiem
Pan-Fried Fish Fillet with Vegetables
A pan-fried or baked fillet of local fish (e.g., cod, salmon, pike-perch), simply seasoned and served with a s…
6 net12 total6 fibre50 protein50 fat700 kcal
Jāņu siers
Midsummer Caraway Cheese
A traditional Latvian fresh cheese, firm in texture, typically made with curd cheese, eggs, and butter, and di…
6 net7 total1 fibre35 protein38 fat480 kcal
Svaigs siers ar garšaugiem un dārzeņiem
Fresh Cheese with Herbs and Vegetables
A light and refreshing appetizer featuring fresh, unripened farmer's cheese, mixed with an abundance of fresh …
6 net8 total2 fibre25 protein25 fat350 kcal
Biezpiena plācenīši (keto versija ar mandeļu miltiem)
Keto Cottage Cheese Pancakes (with Almond Flour)
Savory cottage cheese fritters made with almond flour instead of traditional wheat flour, pan-fried until gold…
7 net12 total5 fibre35 protein30 fat450 kcal
Gaļas salāti (bez kartupeļiem)
Keto Meat Salad (No Potatoes)
A hearty and substantial salad featuring diced cooked meat (pork or beef), often mixed with chopped pickles, h…
7 net10 total3 fibre32 protein40 fat500 kcal
Keto Pildīti kāposti ar gaļu un dārzeņiem
Keto Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Meat and Vegetables (No Rice)
Authentic Latvian cabbage rolls reimagined for keto. Tender cabbage leaves are filled with a savory mixture of…
7 net12 total5 fibre48 protein58 fat700 kcal
Sautēta cūkgaļa ar dārzeņiem (keto versija)
Stewed Pork with Keto Vegetables
A hearty stew featuring tender, slow-cooked pork alongside a variety of keto-friendly vegetables. The rich fla…
8 net14 total6 fibre52 protein65 fat800 kcal
Biezpiens ar krējumu un dillēm
Cottage Cheese with Sour Cream and Dill
A simple yet refreshing side dish featuring fresh, crumbly Latvian-style cottage cheese (biezpiens) mixed with…
9 net10 total1 fibre22 protein20 fat300 kcal
Gaļas zupa ar dārzeņiem (bez kartupeļiem)
Meat Soup with Keto Vegetables (without potatoes)
A comforting and nourishing soup made with a rich meat broth (beef and/or pork), generous chunks of tender mea…
9 net13 total4 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
Pildīti tomāti ar biezpienu un dillēm
Stuffed Tomatoes with Cottage Cheese and Dill
Fresh tomatoes hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of cottage cheese, sour cream, and fresh dill.…
9 net12 total3 fibre15 protein18 fat250 kcal
Sāļais biezpiena sacepums ar dillēm un olām
Savory Cottage Cheese Bake with Dill and Eggs
A wholesome and comforting savory baked dish made from fresh Latvian cottage cheese (biezpiens), eggs, and amp…
9 net10 total1 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
Zivju zupa (bez kartupeļiem)
Fish Soup (without potatoes)
A traditional hearty fish soup made with a rich fish broth, generous chunks of white fish, and various low-car…
9 net12 total3 fibre35 protein30 fat450 kcal
Truša sautējums ar krējuma mērci un sēnēm (keto versija)
Rabbit Stew with Cream Sauce and Mushrooms (Keto Version)
Tender pieces of rabbit meat slowly simmered in a rich, creamy sauce with wild mushrooms and herbs. This keto …
10 net15 total5 fibre55 protein55 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
Aukstais marinēts lasis ar svaigiem zaļumiem
Cold Marinated Salmon with Fresh Herbs
Thin slices of cold-marinated salmon, akin to gravlax, cured with salt, pepper, and an abundance of fresh dill…
0.5 net1 total0.5 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Vārītas olas ar majonēzi un dillēm
Boiled Eggs with Mayonnaise and Dill
Simple yet satisfying, hard-boiled eggs halved and topped with a creamy mayonnaise dressing and fresh dill. Of…
2 net2 total0 fibre18 protein35 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Zivju terīne (bez pildvielām)
Fish Terrine (without carb fillers)
A refined cold dish, a fish terrine typically made with a blend of fish fillets, eggs, cream, and herbs, molde…
2 net3 total1 fibre30 protein28 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Aukstais vistas rullis ar keto dārzeņiem (Keto Modificēts)
Cold Chicken and Keto Vegetable Roll
A chilled, pressed terrine or roll made from chicken meat, often bound with gelatin and containing keto-friend…
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Cepta vistas fileja ar sieru un šampinjoniem
Pan-Fried Chicken Fillet with Melted Cheese and Mushrooms
A succulent chicken fillet, pan-fried and topped with sautéed mushrooms (usually button mushrooms) and melted …
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein38 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Lapu salāti ar ceptu speķi un vārītu olu
Green Salad with Fried Bacon and Boiled Egg
A refreshing and substantial salad featuring crisp mixed green leaves, generous portions of crispy fried bacon…
5 net8 total3 fibre20 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Sautētas Cūkas Sirdis ar Krējumu un Dillēm
Braised Pork Hearts with Cream and Dill
Slow-braised pork hearts cooked until tender in a rich, creamy sauce infused with fresh dill. A rustic and fla…
5 net7 total2 fibre40 protein45 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Skābeņu salāti ar olu un krējumu
Sorrel Salad with Egg and Sour Cream
A refreshing traditional Latvian salad featuring fresh, tangy sorrel leaves, hard-boiled eggs, and a generous …
5 net7 total2 fibre18 protein28 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Mencas Fileja ar Krējuma un Diļļu Mērci (bez miltiem)
Cod Fillet with Cream and Dill Sauce (without flour)
Flaky cod fillet, gently cooked and served with a rich, creamy sauce infused with fresh dill, without any flou…
6 net7 total1 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Sautēta vistas fileja ar sēnēm un krējumu
Stewed Chicken Fillet with Mushrooms and Cream
Tender chicken breast or thigh fillet, slowly stewed with mushrooms in a rich, creamy sauce. A comforting and …
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Svaigu kāpostu zupa ar gaļu (Keto versija)
Fresh Cabbage and Meat Soup (Keto Modified)
A hearty clear broth-based soup with tender pieces of meat (typically pork or beef) and shredded fresh cabbage…
7 net12 total5 fibre35 protein38 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Sautēta Liellopu Sirds ar Skābu Krējumu un Garšaugiem
Stewed Beef Heart with Sour Cream and Herbs
Tender pieces of beef heart, slowly stewed in a rich sour cream sauce with onions and fresh herbs. A hearty an…
8 net10 total2 fibre45 protein40 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Vistas sirds šašliks ar keto dārzeņiem
Chicken Heart Shashlik with Keto Vegetables
Skewers of marinated chicken hearts, grilled to perfection alongside low-carb vegetables like bell peppers, zu…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein35 fat520 kcal
KAsoon
Biezpiens ar redīsiem un zaļumiem
Cottage Cheese with Radishes and Herbs
A fresh and light dish featuring full-fat cottage cheese mixed with thinly sliced radishes, a generous amount …
9 net10 total1 fibre32 protein25 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Pildīti Cukīni ar Maltu Gaļu un Sieru (keto versija)
Stuffed Zucchini with Ground Meat and Cheese (Keto Version)
Zucchini halves hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground meat (pork or beef), onions, …
9 net13 total4 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Rabarberu salāti ar biezpienu un krējumu (bez cukura)
Unsweetened Rhubarb Salad with Cottage Cheese and Sour Cream
A refreshing and tangy salad featuring finely chopped raw rhubarb, mixed with creamy full-fat cottage cheese a…
9 net12 total3 fibre22 protein22 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
Cūkgaļas gulašs ar sēnēm un dārzeņiem (keto versija bez kartupeļiem)
Pork Goulash with Mushrooms and Vegetables (Keto Version, Potato-Free)
A rich, slow-cooked pork goulash with tender chunks of pork, mushrooms, and keto-friendly vegetables (like bel…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal