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
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
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
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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