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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Fattoush Salad (No Fried Bread)
Keto Fattoush Salad (without Bread)
A vibrant mixed salad of chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, and fresh herbs, dressed in a zesty oli…
6 net12 total6 fibre5 protein35 fat350 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
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
Khudar Mashwi
Grilled Mixed Vegetables (Keto Style)
A colorful assortment of seasonal low-carb vegetables, such as zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, and mushrooms…
6 net12 total6 fibre5 protein20 fat250 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Moussaka (Keto Style)
Layered Eggplant and Meat Bake (Keto)
A savory baked dish consisting of layers of tender eggplant slices and seasoned ground meat (usually beef or l…
11 net18 total7 fibre55 protein70 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
Muzza Lahm bil Khudar (keto-style)
Slow-cooked Lamb Shank with Keto Vegetables
Tender, slow-cooked lamb shank, typically braised with aromatic spices, onions, and garlic until fall-off-the-…
11 net18 total7 fibre75 protein85 fat1100 kcal
Yakhnet Sabanekh
Spinach and Meat Stew (No Rice)
A hearty stew featuring fresh spinach slow-cooked with tender pieces of lamb or beef, garlic, cilantro, and to…
11 net18 total7 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
Awaes Lahm
Slow-Cooked Spiced Lamb Stew with Vegetables (No Rice)
A traditional slow-cooked Saudi stew featuring tender lamb (or sometimes camel) meat with a mix of low-carb ve…
12 net18 total6 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Edam Dajaj (Chicken and Mixed Vegetable Stew)
Chicken and Mixed Vegetable Stew (No Rice)
A wholesome and flavorful chicken stew, slow-cooked in a spiced tomato-based sauce with an assortment of low-c…
12 net18 total6 fibre60 protein35 fat600 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
Harra'iyat Lahm
Spicy Lamb Stir-fry with Vegetables
A fiery and flavorful stir-fry of tender lamb pieces with diced bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and plenty of …
12 net18 total6 fibre58 protein55 fat750 kcal
Hashi Qaliya
Camel Meat Stir-fry with Spices
A flavorful and tender stir-fry featuring camel meat cut into small pieces, cooked with onions, bell peppers, …
12 net17 total5 fibre60 protein48 fat700 kcal
Labneh
Strained Yogurt Cheese (with Olive Oil)
A thick, creamy strained yogurt cheese, similar to cream cheese, often drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled w…
12 net12 total0 fibre18 protein45 fat500 kcal
Qudrat Kadra (Keto Meat and Vegetable Bake)
Keto Meat and Vegetable Bake
A flavorful and robust baked dish with tender lamb or beef, slow-cooked with a mix of low-carb vegetables like…
12 net20 total8 fibre65 protein45 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
Shuwaa Lahm (Slow-Roasted Spiced Lamb with Keto Sides)
Slow-Roasted Spiced Lamb with Keto Sides
A celebratory dish of deeply spiced, exceptionally tender lamb, slow-roasted for hours until it falls off the …
12 net18 total6 fibre75 protein60 fat850 kcal
Kofta bil Sayniya
Baked Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Vegetables (No Potatoes)
Spiced ground meat meatballs (kofta) baked in a savory tomato sauce with low-carb vegetables such as bell pepp…
13 net20 total7 fibre55 protein48 fat680 kcal