Saudi keto guide
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156 dishes68 keto as served106 with a photo
Keto friendliness
Saudi cuisine presents a moderate challenge for keto dieters, requiring careful selection and modification due to its reliance on carb-heavy staples.
Top ingredients
Excellent traditional keto ingredients include lamb, goat, chicken, beef, eggs, olive oil, ghee, and a wide array of aromatic spices.
Danger zones
The biggest carb traps are ubiquitous rice (Kabsa, Mandi), various breads (khubz), legumes (foul, hummus), and sugary dates or desserts.
Best for
This cuisine works best for adaptable keto dieters who are comfortable requesting modifications, focusing heavily on grilled meats, and skipping traditional starchy sides.
7 matching dishes
Mokh Maqli
Sautéed Lamb Brains with Lemon and Garlic
A delicacy featuring tender lamb brains, often lightly seasoned and pan-fried or sautéed. It's typically dress…
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein55 fat650 kcal
Baba Ghanoush
Roasted Eggplant Dip
A smoky and creamy dip made from roasted eggplant, mashed and mixed with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and oliv…
8 net15 total7 fibre8 protein35 fat400 kcal
Kabsa Lahm (Meat Only)
Lamb Kabsa (Meat Only)
A classic Saudi dish featuring tender lamb slow-cooked with aromatic spices. For keto, it's served as a genero…
8 net12 total4 fibre75 protein75 fat950 kcal
Mofatah Lahm
Saudi Lamb Stew
A rich and tender lamb stew, slow-cooked with aromatic spices, tomatoes, and onions until the meat is falling …
8 net12 total4 fibre75 protein75 fat950 kcal
Jalamah (Najrani Lamb Stir-fry)
Najrani Lamb Stir-fry (without rice/bread)
A traditional, intensely flavorful dish from the Najran region, Jalamah features tender lamb or goat meat (oft…
9 net12 total3 fibre70 protein65 fat850 kcal
Kebda bil Felfel
Liver with Peppers (Keto Style)
A spicy and vibrant dish of lamb or beef liver sautéed with an abundance of bell peppers (green, red, yellow),…
9 net12 total3 fibre45 protein62 fat760 kcal
Kersha bil Lahm
Lamb Tripe and Meat Stew (Keto Style)
A robust stew featuring tender lamb tripe and diced lamb meat slow-cooked in a savory tomato-based sauce with …
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal