Regional foods

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Regional foods are the foods that native or specific to particular region, country, and or geographic location such as Asian, African, European, Indian, Spanish, or Chinese foods etc.

World cuisines

Types[edit | edit source]

Keto regional foods combine the principles of the keto diet with the unique culinary traditions of various regions and countries. These dishes are characterized by low carbohydrate content, high fat, and moderate protein. Explore the world's rich culinary heritage through these keto-friendly dishes:

African[edit | edit source]

North African:

  • Tagine without starchy vegetables or fruits.
  • Harissa Chicken cooked in olive oil.
  • Lamb Kofta: Minced lamb balls spiced and grilled.

West African:

  • Egusi Soup: A thick melon seed soup often with spinach, meat or fish.
  • Suya: Grilled meat skewers spiced with peanut mixture.
  • Biltong: Air-dried cured meat originating from Southern Africa.

Americas[edit | edit source]

North American:

South American:

  • Churrasco: Grilled meats, especially beef, with chimichurri sauce.
  • Ceviche: Seafood cured in citrus juices.
  • Arepas: Instead of cornmeal, use almond flour or coconut flour.

Asian[edit | edit source]

Central Asian:

  • Shashlik: Skewered and grilled meats, a BBQ staple.
  • Kofta: Minced meatballs from beef or lamb.
  • Manti: Dumplings without the traditional filling, instead filled with spiced meat.

Indian subcontinent:

Caribbean[edit | edit source]

Caucasian[edit | edit source]

European[edit | edit source]

Central European:

  • Schnitzel: With almond or coconut flour instead of breadcrumbs.
  • Goulash: Hungarian meat soup flavored with paprika.
  • Raclette: Melted cheese, traditionally Swiss, with pickles and onions.

Eastern European:

  • Borscht: Beet soup, sans potatoes.
  • Shuba: Salad with fish, eggs, and mayo.
  • Sarma: Cabbage rolls filled with meat and spices.

Global[edit | edit source]

  • Keto Pizza: Using almond or coconut flour for the base.
  • Zoodles: Zucchini-made noodles replacing traditional spaghetti.
  • Avocado Toast: Using keto bread as base.

Latin American[edit | edit source]

  • Guacamole: Creamy avocado dip with tomatoes, onions, and peppers.
  • Pernil: Flavorful roasted pork shoulder.
  • Tacos: Using lettuce wraps or keto tortillas.

Mediterranean[edit | edit source]

  • Greek salad: Feta, olives, cucumbers, and tomato ensemble.
  • Tapenade: Olive spread with capers and anchovies.
  • Ratatouille: Slow-cooked vegetable stew, native to France.

Middle Eastern[edit | edit source]

Levantine:

  • Kebabs: Meat skewers grilled to perfection.
  • Tabbouleh: Using cauliflower rice instead of bulgur.
  • Shawarma: Spiced meat, minus the wrap.

Oceanic[edit | edit source]


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