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.
12 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
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
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
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
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
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
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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