Qatari keto guide
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250 dishes133 keto as served98 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Adapting Qatari cuisine to a keto diet requires significant deconstruction of traditional dishes and strict avoidance of staple carbohydrates.
Top ingredients
Grilled lamb, chicken, and various seafood like hamour, along with olive oil and a wide array of aromatic spices, are excellent keto options.
Danger zones
Major carb traps include the ubiquitous rice in dishes like Machboos, wheat in Harees, bread in Thareed, and all traditional sweets and sweetened Karak tea.
Best for
This cuisine is best for experienced keto dieters comfortable with ordering highly customized meals and focusing on plain grilled proteins.
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Shahanat Mashwi
Grilled Dried Salted Fish
A traditional Qatari dish featuring 'Shahanat'—dried and salted fish, typically prepared by grilling until ten…
1 net2 total1 fibre70 protein38 fat650 kcal
Bayd bil Zayt
Fried Eggs with Olive Oil
A simple yet satisfying Qatari breakfast or light meal, featuring eggs fried in a generous amount of olive oil…
2 net2 total0 fibre24 protein42 fat480 kcal
Foga'a bil Zubda
Qatari Truffles Sautéed in Butter/Olive Oil
A seasonal delicacy featuring fresh Qatari desert truffles (Foga'a) gently sautéed in ample butter or olive oi…
2 net5 total3 fibre10 protein65 fat600 kcal
Riash Ghanam Mashwi
Grilled Lamb Chops with Spices and Lemon
Succulent lamb chops, seasoned with a traditional Qatari spice blend including turmeric, coriander, cumin, and…
2 net3 total1 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal
Halloumi Mashwi
Grilled Halloumi Cheese
Slices of savory Halloumi cheese, grilled until beautifully golden-brown with characteristic grill marks. The …
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
Marag Laham Saffi
Clear Spiced Lamb Broth
A deeply flavorful and warming clear broth, slow-cooked with lamb bones and meat, infused with traditional Qat…
3 net4 total1 fibre25 protein28 fat350 kcal
Farooj Mashwi
Grilled Spatchcock Chicken with Spices
A whole chicken, butterflied (spatchcocked) and marinated in a vibrant blend of Qatari spices and citrus, then…
4 net5 total1 fibre75 protein55 fat800 kcal
Samak Hamour Maqli (Keto)
Pan-Fried Hamour Fish with Qatari Spices
Hamour (grouper) is a prized fish in Qatar. This dish features a fresh Hamour fillet seasoned with traditional…
4 net5 total1 fibre65 protein70 fat800 kcal
Samak Mashwi
Grilled Fish
A whole fresh fish (commonly local varieties like Hamour or Safi) seasoned with Gulf spices and herbs, then gr…
4 net5 total1 fibre75 protein35 fat650 kcal
Zaytoon Makbous
Marinated Olives
A simple appetizer of mixed olives marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs, offering a tangy and savory…
4 net8 total4 fibre1 protein45 fat420 kcal
Robyan Maqli (Keto)
Crispy Fried Shrimp with Qatari Spices
Succulent shrimp seasoned with a flavorful Qatari spice blend, pan-fried or lightly deep-fried until golden an…
5 net6 total1 fibre45 protein60 fat700 kcal
Robyan Mashwi
Grilled Spiced Shrimp
Succulent large shrimp marinated in a zesty blend of garlic, lemon, and aromatic Middle Eastern spices, then g…
5 net6 total1 fibre45 protein32 fat480 kcal
Ujja Qatariya
Qatari Herb Omelette
A thick, savory Qatari omelette or frittata made with whisked eggs, a generous amount of fresh chopped herbs l…
5 net8 total3 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
Bayd w Tomaat
Eggs with Tomato and Herbs
A simple yet delicious and popular breakfast or light meal consisting of eggs gently cooked with diced fresh t…
6 net8 total2 fibre25 protein30 fat400 kcal
Laham Nashif (Keto-Friendly)
Qatari Spiced Dry-Fried Lamb/Beef
A traditional Qatari dish of thinly sliced or small chunks of lamb or beef, dry-fried or sautéed with onions a…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein60 fat780 kcal
Mokkh Ghanam bil Baharat (Keto)
Spiced Lamb Brain with Herbs and Garlic
A traditional Qatari delicacy, lamb brain is prepared with rich Qatari spices, garlic, and fresh herbs, pan-fr…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein75 fat800 kcal
Ras Ghanam
Traditional Boiled Lamb Head
A time-honored Qatari delicacy, Ras Ghanam involves a whole lamb's head, meticulously cleaned and slow-boiled …
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein85 fat1000 kcal
Salatat Khadra Qatar
Qatari Mixed Green Salad
A simple and refreshing Qatari salad made with crisp mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, and onions, typically d…
6 net9 total3 fibre2 protein55 fat450 kcal
Shorbat Fawaregh
Tripe Soup
A traditional and robust soup made from slow-cooked beef tripe, simmered until very tender in a tangy tomato-b…
6 net10 total4 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
Summan Mashwi
Qatari Spiced Grilled Quail
A succulent Qatari specialty, Summan Mashwi features whole quail, meticulously marinated in a vibrant blend of…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein35 fat550 kcal
Khudar Mashwi bil Baharat al Qatariya (Keto-Friendly)
Grilled Mixed Vegetables with Qatari Spices
A simple yet flavorful side dish featuring an assortment of seasonal low-carb vegetables like zucchini, eggpla…
7 net12 total5 fibre4 protein28 fat300 kcal
Kilawi bil Baharat
Qatari Spiced Lamb Kidneys
A flavorful and robust Qatari offal dish featuring tender lamb kidneys, pan-fried or sautéed with finely chopp…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein40 fat600 kcal
Lisan bil Baharat
Qatari Spiced Beef Tongue
A traditional Qatari dish that transforms beef (or lamb) tongue into a tender and flavorful delicacy. The tong…
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein65 fat800 kcal
Samak Mashwi Mahshi bil Khudar
Grilled Whole Fish Stuffed with Herbs and Vegetables
A whole fish (such as Hamour, Sheri, or Seabream), marinated and grilled to perfection, generously stuffed wit…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Toum
Garlic Sauce
A potent and creamy garlic sauce, traditional in the Middle East and a popular accompaniment in Qatari cuisine…
7 net8 total1 fibre2 protein40 fat400 kcal
Kibdat Dajaj bil Laymoun wal Thawm
Pan-Fried Chicken Liver with Lemon and Garlic
Tender chicken liver quickly pan-fried with fragrant garlic, fresh cilantro, and a vibrant squeeze of lemon ju…
8 net10 total2 fibre55 protein50 fat680 kcal
Qalyet Laham bil Bandora
Sautéed Lamb with Fresh Tomatoes and Spices
A simple yet flavorful dish featuring tender diced lamb, sautéed with fresh ripe tomatoes, onions, garlic, and…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein45 fat650 kcal
Salatat Jibnah wa Zaytoon
Qatari Feta Cheese and Olive Salad
A refreshing and simple Qatari salad, combining salty crumbled feta cheese with mixed greens, ripe black and g…
8 net12 total4 fibre20 protein35 fat400 kcal
Yakhnet Sabanekh
Spinach Stew with Lamb or Beef
A comforting and hearty stew made with fresh spinach, tender chunks of lamb or beef, garlic, cilantro, and lem…
8 net15 total7 fibre50 protein60 fat750 kcal
Labneh
Labneh (Strained Yogurt) with Olive Oil
A thick, creamy strained yogurt, similar to cream cheese, typically served as a dip or spread, drizzled genero…
9 net9 total0 fibre15 protein55 fat500 kcal
Safadi (Keto-Friendly)
Lamb and Eggplant Stew
A traditional Qatari stew featuring tender chunks of lamb slow-cooked with generous portions of eggplant, toma…
9 net15 total6 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Sahne Bahr Mashwi bil Baharat al Qatariya
Qatari Spiced Grilled Seafood Platter
A magnificent platter showcasing the abundant seafood of the Arabian Gulf. It typically includes an assortment…
9 net12 total3 fibre90 protein50 fat800 kcal
Foga'a bil Laham
Qatari Mushrooms with Lamb/Beef
A flavorful Qatari dish featuring local desert truffles (foga'a) when in season, or readily available cultivat…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Kamalaj
Camel Meat Stew
A traditional and hearty Qatari stew featuring tender camel meat, slow-cooked with a rich blend of warming spi…
10 net17 total7 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
Zabadi bil Khudar
Yogurt Dip with Cucumber and Herbs
A refreshing and cool yogurt-based dip, common in Qatari cuisine. Made with full-fat plain yogurt, finely dice…
10 net12 total2 fibre15 protein25 fat320 kcal
KAsoon
Zubaydi Mashwi
Grilled Pomfret Fish
Whole Pomfret fish, a highly prized and fatty white fish in the Gulf, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and s…
1 net2 total1 fibre75 protein45 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
Chami
Qatari Fermented Cheese
A traditional Qatari fermented cheese, typically made from goat or sheep's milk, offering a tangy and salty fl…
2 net2 total0 fibre20 protein28 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Laham Nashif Jamal
Spiced Dried Camel Meat (Keto-Friendly)
A traditional Qatari specialty featuring lean camel meat, marinated in a blend of local spices and then slow-d…
2 net4 total2 fibre65 protein25 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Salqat Laham
Lightly Spiced Lamb Broth with Meat
A very simple, nourishing Qatari dish consisting of tender lamb (often on the bone) slow-cooked in a clear, li…
2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein35 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Samak Mudakhan (Keto-Modified)
Qatari Smoked Fish with Lemon and Herbs
Fresh local fish, such as Hamour or Safi, traditionally slow-smoked over aromatic wood chips to impart a rich,…
2 net3 total1 fibre62 protein25 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Batarekh Maqli
Fried Fish Roe
A simple yet prized Qatari delicacy of fresh fish roe (often from Hamour or Zubaidi) lightly seasoned and pan-…
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Hamam Mashwi
Grilled Pigeon
Whole pigeon marinated in a flavorful blend of Qatari spices and herbs, then grilled until the skin is crisp a…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein45 fat670 kcal
KAsoon
Jabuti Mashwi
Grilled Turtle Meat
A distinctive and historically significant Qatari delicacy, featuring tender turtle meat marinated in traditio…
3 net4 total1 fibre68 protein28 fat520 kcal
KAsoon
Jibnah Nabulsi Maqli
Fried Nabulsi Cheese
Salty Nabulsi cheese, a brined white cheese, lightly pan-fried until golden and slightly crisp on the outside,…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Kibdat Samak Maqli
Pan-fried Fish Liver
A unique Qatari delicacy, featuring fresh fish liver lightly pan-fried to a delicate crispness. Seasoned simpl…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein55 fat670 kcal
KAsoon
Kilawi Ma' Lailiya
Grilled Lamb Kidneys with Lamb Fat
A traditional, robust Qatari dish featuring tender lamb kidneys grilled or pan-fried with generous pieces of l…
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein60 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Samak Naghr Maqli bil Baharat
Fried Naghr Fish with Qatari Spices
Whole Naghr fish (spangled emperor), marinated in traditional Qatari spices like turmeric, cumin, coriander, a…
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Samak Safi Mashwi
Grilled Safi Fish
Whole Safi fish (rabbitfish), prized for its delicate texture and flavor, grilled to perfection after being ma…
3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein35 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Batinjan Maqli (Keto-Friendly)
Fried Eggplant (Keto-Friendly)
Slices of eggplant lightly fried until golden and tender, seasoned with Qatari spices, a simple and satisfying…
4 net10 total6 fibre3 protein28 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
Habaar Mashwi
Grilled Squid
Tender grilled squid seasoned with Gulf spices, lemon, garlic, and a drizzle of olive oil. Served without any …
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein28 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Mashwi Qalb Ghanam
Grilled Spiced Lamb Heart
Tender lamb heart pieces marinated in a robust mix of Qatari spices, often including black pepper, cumin, and …
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Mokh bil Bayd
Lamb Brains with Eggs
A traditional, hearty dish of scrambled lamb brains cooked with eggs, often seasoned with garlic, cilantro, an…
4 net6 total2 fibre45 protein65 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Salqat Jamal
Boiled Spiced Camel Meat
Tender camel meat slow-boiled with aromatic whole spices such as cardamom, bay leaves, and black pepper until …
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Samak bil Loomi wal Baharat
Baked Fish with Dried Lime and Spices
A whole fish (e.g., Hamour or Kingfish) is generously seasoned with a fragrant rub of traditional Qatari spice…
4 net7 total3 fibre68 protein38 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Samak Bil Zayt w Laymoun
Baked or Pan-Fried Fish with Oil and Lemon
A simple and elegant preparation of fresh fish (such as Hamour or Safi) baked or pan-fried with generous amoun…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Shish Kibdat Dajaj
Grilled Spiced Chicken Liver Skewers
Tender chicken liver pieces marinated in Qatari spices, garlic, and lemon juice, skewered and grilled until pe…
4 net6 total2 fibre50 protein40 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Shorbat Rubyan
Qatari Shrimp Broth
A light yet flavorful Qatari broth made with fresh shrimp, often seasoned with aromatic ingredients like garli…
4 net6 total2 fibre30 protein12 fat250 kcal
KAsoon
Summan Muhamma'r bil Baharat al Qatariya
Qatari Roasted Quail with Spices
Whole quails (1-2 per serving) seasoned generously with a distinctive Qatari spice rub, then roasted or pan-fr…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Zubaydi bil Saman
Pan-fried Pomfret with Ghee
A revered Qatari dish featuring Zubaydi (Silver Pomfret), prized for its delicate flavor. The fish is seasoned…
4 net5 total1 fibre65 protein58 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Bathenjan Makdous
Stuffed Pickled Eggplant
Small, tender eggplants, cured and then stuffed with a rich mixture of walnuts, garlic, chili, and olive oil. …
5 net8 total3 fibre5 protein35 fat350 kcal