Russian keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Adapting Russian cuisine to keto requires significant modification due to its traditional reliance on potatoes, grains, and bread.
Top ingredients
Meats, fish, sour cream, tvorog, kefir, cabbage, cucumbers, dill, and salo are excellent traditional keto ingredients.
Danger zones
Ubiquitous potatoes in soups and stews, hidden sugars in marinades/dressings, high-carb sides like bread and kasha, and all dumplings are major carb traps.
Best for
Best for a highly disciplined keto dieter willing to make specific requests and focus on simple meat/fish dishes with fermented vegetables.
38 matching dishes
Kotlety po-Kievski (Keto, No Breading)
Chicken Kiev (Pan-Seared, No Breading)
A succulent boneless chicken breast, pounded thin and rolled around a core of cold, herb-garlic butter, then p…
2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein58 fat800 kcal
Запечённые Свиные Рёбра
Baked Pork Ribs (No Sugary Glaze)
Generous portion of succulent pork ribs, slow-baked until fall-off-the-bone tender. Seasoned with a dry rub of…
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein110 fat1300 kcal
Форшмак (без хлеба и картофеля)
Vorschmack (Herring Spread, Keto, No Bread or Potato)
A flavorful Jewish-Russian appetizer, traditionally made from finely chopped pickled herring, hard-boiled eggs…
5 net6 total1 fibre25 protein48 fat550 kcal
Грибной Суп (Кето, без картофеля)
Creamy Mushroom Soup (Keto, No Potatoes)
A rich and comforting soup made with various types of mushrooms (often wild mushrooms), sautéed with onions, s…
6 net10 total4 fibre18 protein48 fat520 kcal
Паштет из Печени (без хлеба)
Liver Pâté (Keto, No Bread/Crackers)
A creamy, rich pâté made from chicken or beef liver, often blended with sautéed onions, butter, and sometimes …
6 net8 total2 fibre25 protein55 fat600 kcal
Myasnoye i Syirnoye Assorti
Assorted Meat & Cheese Platter
A delightful platter featuring a selection of Russian cured meats (like various sausages, slices of salo), a v…
9 net12 total3 fibre60 protein75 fat900 kcal
Запечённая Скумбрия с Овощами
Baked Mackerel with Non-Starchy Vegetables
A whole mackerel, typically baked or roasted with fresh lemon slices, herbs, and a colorful array of non-starc…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
Чахохбили (Курица тушёная с травами)
Chakhokhbili (Chicken Stew with Herbs, Keto)
A traditional Georgian chicken stew, popular in Russian cuisine, braised with tomatoes, onions, fresh herbs li…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Мясо по-Французски (Кето, без картофеля)
French-Style Pork Bake (Keto, No Potatoes)
A rich and indulgent baked dish featuring layers of thinly sliced pork, sautéed onions, generous amounts of ch…
11 net13 total2 fibre55 protein95 fat1150 kcal
Gribnoy Zhyulyen
Mushroom Julienne / Creamy Baked Mushrooms
A rich and indulgent appetizer of thinly sliced mushrooms and onions baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce, typicall…
12 net15 total3 fibre20 protein65 fat700 kcal
Marinovannye Griby (Modified)
Marinated Mushrooms (Keto Modified)
Whole or sliced mushrooms marinated in a savory, tangy brine. A classic Russian appetizer, often served with a…
12 net15 total3 fibre5 protein30 fat300 kcal
Сациви из Курицы
Satsivi (Chicken in Walnut Sauce)
A rich and aromatic Georgian dish, highly popular in Russia, featuring tender chicken pieces smothered in a th…
12 net20 total8 fibre75 protein90 fat1150 kcal
Грибы в Горшочке со Сметаной
Mushrooms Baked in a Clay Pot with Sour Cream
Various types of mushrooms (often a mix of wild and cultivated) baked in a rustic clay pot with a rich, creamy…
13 net18 total5 fibre15 protein50 fat550 kcal
Befstroganov (Modified)
Beef Stroganoff (Keto Modified)
Tender slices of beef sautéed with mushrooms and onions, smothered in a rich, creamy sour cream sauce. A class…
15 net18 total3 fibre45 protein80 fat950 kcal
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Утиная Грудка Запечённая с Зеленью (Кето)
Baked Duck Breast with Herbs (Keto)
Succulent duck breast, typically scored to render fat, and baked to perfection with fresh aromatic herbs. The …
0 net0 total0 fibre50 protein60 fat750 kcal
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Жареная Сельдь (без панировки)
Pan-Fried Herring (No Breading)
Whole herring, pan-fried to a crisp golden finish. A simple and flavorful preparation of a popular Russian fis…
1 net2 total1 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Жареная Барабуля (без панировки)
Fried Red Mullet (no breading)
Red mullet, a small, flavorful fish popular in Black Sea regions, pan-fried to a crisp without any flour or br…
2 net3 total1 fibre55 protein48 fat650 kcal
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Зельц (Кето)
Head Cheese (Keto)
A traditional Russian/Eastern European cold cut, Zelts is made from various cuts of pork (often from the head)…
2 net2 total0 fibre35 protein32 fat450 kcal
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Качка Запечённая (Кето, без яблок)
Roast Duck (Keto, no Apple Stuffing)
A whole duck roasted to achieve a crispy, golden skin and tender, rich meat. While traditionally stuffed with …
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein70 fat850 kcal
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Гусь Запечённый (Кето, без яблок)
Roast Goose (Keto, no Apple Stuffing)
A grand, traditional festive dish of a whole goose, slowly roasted to achieve crispy skin and incredibly rich,…
2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein75 fat900 kcal
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Куриная Печень в Беконе
Chicken Liver Wrapped in Bacon
Succulent pieces of chicken liver, seasoned and carefully wrapped in crispy bacon, then pan-fried or baked unt…
4 net4 total0 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Кровяная Колбаса Жареная
Fried Blood Sausage (Keto Modified)
Pan-fried slices of traditional blood sausage, made with pork blood, fat, and meat, seasoned with spices. (Ket…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein65 fat750 kcal
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Закуска из Сырков с Чесноком и Майонезом (Кето)
Keto Cheese & Garlic Spread
A popular Russian savory spread, traditionally made with processed cheese (syrki), but adapted for keto by usi…
4 net5 total1 fibre30 protein55 fat650 kcal
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Паштет из Красной Рыбы (Кето, без хлеба)
Red Fish Pate (Keto, No Bread)
A rich and flavorful pate made from cooked or smoked red fish (salmon or trout), blended with cream cheese or …
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein35 fat480 kcal
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Кролик в сметане (Кето)
Braised Rabbit in Sour Cream Sauce (Keto)
Tender rabbit pieces braised slowly in a creamy, tangy sour cream sauce until incredibly succulent. A rich and…
5 net7 total2 fibre65 protein55 fat780 kcal
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Хрустящая Утка по-Китайски (Кето)
Crispy Chinese-Style Duck (Keto)
Roasted duck with crispy skin, often seasoned with aromatic Chinese spices (star anise, five-spice powder). Se…
5 net6 total1 fibre65 protein70 fat900 kcal
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Гусиные шейки фаршированные мясом (Кето)
Keto Stuffed Goose Necks with Savory Meat Filling
Goose necks traditionally stuffed and slow-cooked until tender. This keto version uses a rich, savory filling …
5 net7 total2 fibre70 protein75 fat950 kcal
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Салат с Копченой Колбасой и Сыром (Кето)
Smoked Sausage and Cheese Salad (Keto)
A simple and hearty salad featuring diced smoked sausage (kielbasa style), cheese, sometimes pickled cucumbers…
5 net7 total2 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Рыба под Шубой (без картофеля)
Baked Fish with Mushroom and Cheese Topping (Russian Style)
A tender fillet of white fish (such as cod, pike perch, or salmon) baked under a rich and savory 'fur coat' (s…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
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Утка тушёная с грибами и сметаной (Кето)
Braised Duck with Mushrooms and Sour Cream (Keto)
Succulent duck pieces slowly braised until tender in a rich sour cream sauce with sautéed mushrooms and onions…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein68 fat850 kcal
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Паштет из Курицы (без хлеба)
Chicken Liver and Meat Pâté (No Bread)
A smooth, rich pâté made from chicken liver and sometimes mixed with dark chicken meat, sautéed with onions an…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein48 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Бычки в Сметане (Кето, без загустителей)
Gobies in Sour Cream Sauce (Keto, No Flour Thickeners)
Small, pan-fried gobies (a type of small fish popular in Black Sea regions), then gently simmered in a rich, t…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein50 fat620 kcal
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Фаршированная Куриная Шейка (Кето, без риса)
Stuffed Chicken Neck (Keto, no rice)
A traditional dish, especially in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine, often served in Russian restaurants, where chicken…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein65 fat780 kcal
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Печень по-деревенски (Кето)
Country-Style Liver with Mushrooms and Onions (Keto)
Hearty pieces of beef or chicken liver, pan-fried and then braised with caramelized onions and mushrooms in a …
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein55 fat720 kcal
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Печеночный Торт (Кето, без муки)
Keto Liver Terrine (Savory Liver 'Cake')
A popular savory dish resembling a 'cake' composed of thin, pan-fried liver 'pancakes' layered with a creamy, …
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
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Бохлама
Bokhlama (Lamb and Vegetable Stew)
A traditional Caucasian lamb stew, often found in Russian restaurants, cooked slowly with various vegetables. …
10 net15 total5 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Грибная Запеканка с Сыром
Mushroom and Cheese Casserole (No Starch)
A rich and savory casserole featuring various mushrooms baked with cheese and a creamy sauce. A hearty vegetar…
10 net15 total5 fibre25 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Оджахури (Кето, со свининой и низкоуглеводными овощами)
Ojakhuri (Pork with Keto Vegetables)
Ojakhuri is a traditional Georgian dish typically featuring roasted meat (often pork) and potatoes. This keto …
10 net14 total4 fibre50 protein65 fat820 kcal