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.
32 matching dishes
Marag Lahm (Keto Style)
Spiced Lamb Broth (Keto Style, No Noodles/Rice)
A rich, aromatic broth made from slow-cooked lamb, often flavored with onions, garlic, and traditional Saudi w…
3 net5 total2 fibre25 protein25 fat350 kcal
Molokhia bil Dajaj (Keto Style)
Molokhia with Chicken (Keto Style, No Rice)
A rich, green stew made from finely chopped jute mallow leaves, often cooked with garlic, coriander, and chick…
5 net12 total7 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
Harees Lahm
Keto-style Cauliflower and Lamb Mash
A keto adaptation of the traditional Harees, replacing the wheat with a creamy cauliflower mash, blended with …
6 net12 total6 fibre55 protein45 fat680 kcal
Maraq Dajaj
Saudi Chicken & Vegetable Stew
A comforting chicken stew simmered with a blend of regional spices and non-starchy vegetables like zucchini an…
6 net10 total4 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal
Shakshuka
Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce
A popular breakfast or light meal featuring eggs poached in a rich, savory tomato sauce spiced with cumin, pap…
7 net12 total5 fibre25 protein50 fat600 kcal
Kousa Bil Lahm
Zucchini & Lamb Stew
A hearty stew featuring tender lamb chunks cooked with fresh zucchini, tomatoes, and a blend of savory spices,…
8 net15 total7 fibre65 protein65 fat800 kcal
Samak Matfi (Fish with Tomato and Onion Sauce, No Rice)
Fish in Rich Tomato-Onion Sauce with Keto Sides
A flavorful fish dish featuring white fish fillets (often Hammour or similar local white fish) cooked in a sav…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein35 fat600 kcal
Hamees Dajaj bil Khudar (Keto-style Chicken Sauté)
Pan-fried Chicken Pieces with Bell Peppers and Onions
Tender pieces of chicken breast or thigh, quickly pan-fried or sautéed with onions, garlic, and bell peppers i…
9 net15 total6 fibre65 protein65 fat800 kcal
Mahshi Malfouf bil Lahm (Keto-style)
Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Spiced Meat (No Rice)
Tender cabbage leaves expertly rolled and stuffed with a seasoned mixture of ground lamb or beef, herbs, and s…
9 net14 total5 fibre48 protein49 fat650 kcal
Bamia bil Lahm Maqli (Keto Style)
Pan-Fried Okra with Lamb/Beef (Keto Style, No Rice)
Tender okra and small pieces of lamb or beef pan-fried with garlic, onions, and a light tomato base, seasoned …
10 net17 total7 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
Edam Badinjan bil Lahm (Keto Style)
Eggplant and Lamb Stew (Keto Style, No Rice)
A hearty, rustic stew featuring tender lamb pieces cooked with chunks of eggplant, tomatoes, onions, garlic, a…
10 net18 total8 fibre65 protein70 fat900 kcal
Fatteh Lahm
Keto-style Layers with Roasted Eggplant and Meat
A re-imagined Fatteh, substituting the traditional fried bread and chickpeas with layers of roasted eggplant, …
10 net18 total8 fibre50 protein55 fat720 kcal
Keto Saleeg (with Cauliflower Rice)
Keto-style Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Porridge
A rich and creamy keto adaptation of the traditional Saudi Saleeg, made with slow-cooked chicken and spices bl…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
Thareed Lahm
Lamb and Vegetable Stew
A hearty, slow-cooked stew with tender lamb chunks and various vegetables in a rich, spiced tomato-based broth…
10 net15 total5 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
Felfel wa Tamatim bil Lahm (Keto Style)
Bell Pepper and Tomato Stew with Lamb/Beef (Keto Style, No Rice)
A savory, home-style stew featuring tender pieces of lamb or beef cooked with colorful bell peppers, ripe toma…
11 net18 total7 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
Muqalqal Lahm
Saudi Lamb/Beef Stir-fry (without bread/rice)
A flavorful Saudi stir-fry featuring tender pieces of lamb or beef (or often a mix of offal like liver/kidney)…
11 net15 total4 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Musran bil Lahm wal Khudar
Lamb Intestines with Keto Vegetables
A rich and savory stew or sauté featuring thoroughly cleaned lamb intestines, often cooked with small pieces o…
11 net16 total5 fibre52 protein58 fat750 kcal
Hareesat Lahm (Keto-style)
Thick Spiced Lamb Stew with Vegetables (No Grains)
A hearty, slow-cooked lamb stew thickened with pureed keto vegetables (e.g., zucchini, eggplant) instead of tr…
12 net18 total6 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Samak Tajin (Keto-style)
Fish Tajine with Keto Vegetables (No Potatoes/Carrots)
A slow-cooked, flavorful fish dish prepared in a traditional tajine pot. Features tender fish fillets (e.g., h…
12 net19 total7 fibre55 protein48 fat700 kcal
Tajine Dajaj bil Khudar (Keto-style Chicken Tagine with Vegetables)
Chicken and Vegetable Tagine (Keto version)
A slow-cooked chicken stew prepared in a traditional tagine pot, featuring tender chicken pieces with non-star…
13 net22 total9 fibre65 protein75 fat950 kcal
Felfel Mahshi (Stuffed Bell Peppers with Meat, Keto Style)
Keto Stuffed Bell Peppers with Meat
Bell peppers hollowed out and traditionally stuffed with a mixture of seasoned ground meat and rice. For a ket…
14 net20 total6 fibre45 protein40 fat600 kcal
Markook Stew (Lamb and Vegetable, No Bread)
Saudi Lamb and Vegetable Stew (Markook Style, No Bread)
A hearty and rich lamb stew, traditionally featuring a mix of vegetables. For keto, it's prepared without the …
14 net20 total6 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Edam Bamia (Okra and Lamb Stew)
Okra and Lamb Stew (without rice/bread)
A comforting and hearty stew featuring tender pieces of lamb and fresh okra pods, slow-cooked in a rich, tangy…
15 net22 total7 fibre58 protein48 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Salata bil Halloumi Mashwi (Grilled Halloumi Salad)
Grilled Halloumi and Mixed Green Salad
Thick slices of salty, pan-grilled halloumi cheese served warm over a refreshing bed of mixed greens, such as …
8 net12 total4 fibre30 protein45 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Samak bil Felfel wal Basal
Fish with Bell Peppers and Onions
Flaky white fish fillets, such as Hammour or Tilapia, cooked with a medley of vibrant bell peppers, sweet onio…
9 net13 total4 fibre48 protein40 fat570 kcal
KAsoon
Lisan bil Khudar (Keto Vegetables)
Lamb Tongue Stew with Keto Vegetables
Tender lamb tongue, slow-cooked in a rich, savory stew with a selection of keto-friendly vegetables such as zu…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein48 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Tamatim Mahshi bil Lahm (Keto Style)
Stuffed Tomatoes with Meat (Keto Style)
Ripe, firm tomatoes carefully hollowed out and filled with a seasoned mixture of minced lamb or beef, onions, …
10 net15 total5 fibre30 protein28 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Warak Enab bil Lahm (Stuffed Grape Leaves with Meat, No Rice)
Stuffed Grape Leaves with Meat (Keto Style)
Tender grape leaves generously stuffed with a savory mixture of minced lamb or beef, fresh herbs like parsley …
10 net15 total5 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Badinjan Mahshi bil Lahm (Keto Style)
Stuffed Eggplant with Meat (Keto Style)
Tender eggplant halves hollowed out and generously filled with a savory mixture of minced lamb or beef, fresh …
12 net18 total6 fibre35 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Kashkool Lahm
Slow-Cooked Lamb and Mixed Keto Vegetables
A deeply aromatic and comforting Saudi stew featuring tender chunks of lamb slow-cooked with a selection of no…
12 net18 total6 fibre52 protein58 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
Dajaj Mathloutha (Keto Style)
Spiced Layered Chicken and Keto Vegetables
A deconstructed, keto-adapted version of the traditional Mathloutha, focusing on its flavorful core. This dish…
13 net20 total7 fibre52 protein52 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Samak Hareesah (Fish Hareesah, with Keto Vegetables)
Fish Hareesah with Keto Vegetable Puree
A keto interpretation of the traditional 'Hareesah', typically made with wheat. This version substitutes wheat…
13 net20 total7 fibre50 protein55 fat750 kcal