Saudi keto guide
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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.
25 matching dishes
Hashi Salg
Boiled Camel Meat with Keto Sides
Tender pieces of camel meat slow-boiled with aromatic spices like bay leaves, cardamom, and cinnamon until exc…
2 net3 total1 fibre90 protein40 fat700 kcal
Dajaj Maqli (Keto-Style)
Fried Spiced Chicken (without breading/flour)
Crispy and flavorful chicken pieces marinated in traditional spices and pan-fried or deep-fried without any br…
3 net4 total1 fibre80 protein75 fat950 kcal
Haneeth Lahm
Slow-Roasted Lamb with Keto Sides
Tender, succulent lamb slow-cooked in a traditional pit oven (or modern oven) until it falls off the bone. Sea…
3 net5 total2 fibre80 protein65 fat900 kcal
Maqlooba Lahm
Pan-Fried Spiced Lamb Chunks
Tender lamb chunks that are pan-fried in ghee or olive oil with a fragrant mix of spices, garlic, and minimal …
3 net5 total2 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
Rubyan Maqli (Keto Style)
Pan-Fried Spiced Shrimp (with Keto Sides, No Rice)
Fresh shrimp seasoned with garlic, lemon, and Middle Eastern spices, pan-fried quickly until tender and flavor…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein35 fat550 kcal
Samak Maqli (Keto Style)
Pan-Fried Spiced Fish Fillet (with Keto Sides, No Rice)
Fresh fish fillet (e.g., Hamour, Najil) lightly seasoned with Middle Eastern spices (cumin, coriander, turmeri…
3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Dajaj Mashwi (Keto Style)
Whole Grilled Chicken or Grilled Chicken Pieces (with Keto Sides, No Rice)
Whole chicken or chicken pieces marinated in Middle Eastern spices, grilled to perfection, resulting in tender…
4 net6 total2 fibre70 protein55 fat800 kcal
Mandi Lahm (Keto Style)
Slow-Cooked Spiced Lamb (with Keto Vegetable Sides, No Rice)
Exceptionally tender, slow-cooked lamb, deeply infused with aromatic Yemeni/Saudi spices, typically prepared i…
5 net8 total3 fibre85 protein85 fat1100 kcal
Samak Sayadiyah
Spiced Fish (Sayadiyah Style, without Rice)
A traditional fish dish where a whole fish or fillets are marinated in a rich blend of spices and then pan-fri…
5 net8 total3 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
Haneeth Dajaj
Slow-Cooked Spiced Chicken (without rice)
Succulent chicken slow-cooked with aromatic spices until incredibly tender. Typically served with rice, but ea…
6 net8 total2 fibre75 protein60 fat850 kcal
Maslouqa Dajaj bil Khudar
Boiled Spiced Chicken with Keto Vegetables
Tender chicken pieces slowly boiled in a spiced broth with a selection of keto-friendly vegetables, resulting …
6 net10 total4 fibre70 protein58 fat800 kcal
Hashi Mashwi bil Khudar (Grilled Camel Meat with Keto Vegetables)
Grilled Camel Meat with Keto Vegetables
Lean yet flavorful grilled camel meat, often marinated in local spices and cooked to tender perfection. Served…
7 net12 total5 fibre80 protein60 fat850 kcal
Mandi Dajaj (Meat Only)
Chicken Mandi (Meat Only)
Traditionally slow-cooked in a tandoor-like oven, this dish features incredibly tender, smoky chicken infused …
7 net10 total3 fibre80 protein50 fat800 kcal
Riyash Ghanam Mashwi bil Khudar (Grilled Lamb Chops with Keto Vegetables)
Grilled Lamb Chops with Keto Vegetables
Perfectly grilled, tender lamb chops (ribs), typically marinated in spices and served sizzling. Modified to be…
7 net12 total5 fibre75 protein80 fat1000 kcal
Samman Mashwi (Keto-style)
Grilled Spiced Quail with Keto Vegetables
Whole quails marinated in a blend of savory spices and grilled to perfection. Served with a selection of grill…
7 net10 total3 fibre70 protein60 fat800 kcal
Shawarma Lahm/Dajaj Plate (Meat Only)
Shawarma Meat Plate (Lamb/Chicken Only)
Thinly sliced, slow-roasted marinated meat (lamb or chicken) from a vertical spit, served as a plate with acco…
7 net10 total3 fibre70 protein45 fat700 kcal
Shorbat Rubyan bil Khudar (Keto-style)
Keto Shrimp and Vegetable Soup
A light yet satisfying soup featuring succulent shrimp and a medley of low-carb vegetables, simmered in a rich…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
Zurbian Lahm (Meat Only with Keto Sides)
Spiced Lamb (Zurbian Style) with Keto Sides
Lamb meat slow-cooked in a distinctive, aromatic Zurbian spice blend, often featuring yogurt, saffron, cardamo…
7 net10 total3 fibre75 protein50 fat780 kcal
Kuzbarah Bil Lahm
Cilantro and Meat Stew (No Rice)
A fragrant and tangy stew featuring tender lamb or beef cubes cooked with a generous amount of fresh cilantro,…
10 net15 total5 fibre65 protein45 fat680 kcal
Rubyan bil Tamatim (Keto-style Shrimp in Tomato Sauce)
Shrimp in Savory Tomato and Spice Sauce
Plump shrimp cooked in a rich, flavorful tomato-based sauce with onions, garlic, and local spices. Adapted for…
10 net16 total6 fibre50 protein48 fat650 kcal
Samak bil Tahini (Keto Style)
Baked Fish with Creamy Tahini Sauce and Vegetables
Tender baked white fish (e.g., hammour or snapper) topped with a rich, tangy tahini sauce, often accompanied b…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Cauliflower Kibbeh Nayyeh (Keto Style)
Raw Minced Lamb with Cauliflower (Keto Style)
An adaptation of the classic Middle Eastern dish, this 'Keto Style' version replaces traditional bulgur with f…
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Hamees Samak
Sautéed Fish with Onions and Spices
Flaky white fish (often varieties like Kingfish or Hammour) cut into tender pieces and gently sautéed with thi…
7 net9 total2 fibre48 protein38 fat520 kcal
KAsoon
Murtabak Lahm Filling (Keto Style)
Spiced Minced Lamb Filling with Eggs and Herbs
A rich and savory mixture of spiced minced lamb, onions, fresh herbs like cilantro and parsley, and scrambled …
7 net9 total2 fibre48 protein54 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Dajaj bil Harra Sauce (Keto Style)
Chicken in Spicy Tomato and Herb Sauce
Grilled or pan-fried chicken pieces generously simmered in a vibrant and fiery Saudi 'Harra' style sauce. This…
10 net14 total4 fibre50 protein42 fat600 kcal