Filipino keto guide
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324 dishes140 keto as served119 with a photo
Keto friendliness
A massive keto trap; even seemingly safe meats are heavily marinated in sugar, and rice is non-negotiable in traditional eating.
Top ingredients
Lechon (roast pork belly), crispy pata (deep-fried pork knuckle), and plain grilled fish.
Danger zones
Sweet soy glazes, banana ketchup, hidden sugar in adobo and longganisa, and the ubiquitous mounds of white rice.
Best for
Experienced dieters who know how to order dry-rubbed or plain meats and are comfortable refusing all sauces.
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Pritong Isda (e.g., Tilapia)
Fried Fish (e.g., Tilapia)
A whole fresh fish (such as Tilapia or Lapu-Lapu) simply seasoned with salt and pepper, then deep-fried until …
0 net0 total0 fibre60 protein40 fat600 kcal
Inihaw na Sugpo
Grilled King Prawns
Large king prawns, lightly seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic, then grilled until perfectly cooked and sli…
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein20 fat450 kcal
Sinugba na Isda (Keto Modified)
Grilled Fish (no sweet marinade, served with vinegar dip)
Fresh whole fish, often Tilapia or Bangus (Milkfish), simply grilled. For keto, ensure the marinade is free of…
2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein25 fat500 kcal
Steamed Alimango
Steamed Crabs
Fresh, whole mud crabs (alimango), simply steamed to perfection, allowing their natural sweetness and rich mea…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
Gambas al Ajillo
Filipino Style Garlic Shrimp
Shrimp quickly sautéed in olive oil with generous amounts of garlic, chili, and sometimes a splash of white wi…
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
Tinapang Isda (Plain)
Smoked Fish (Unsweetened)
Whole smoked fish, commonly Bangus (milkfish) or Galunggong (round scad), prepared simply with salt and smoke,…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein25 fat420 kcal
Inihaw na Atay
Grilled Pork or Chicken Liver
Succulent pieces of pork or chicken liver, marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic, then…
4 net4 total0 fibre45 protein20 fat400 kcal
Inihaw na Balunbalunan
Grilled Chicken Gizzards
Chicken gizzards, marinated in a savory and tangy mixture, then skewered and grilled until tender with a satis…
4 net4 total0 fibre40 protein20 fat380 kcal
Inihaw na Manok (Keto Grilled Chicken)
Grilled Chicken (Keto-Modified Marinade)
Flavorful grilled chicken, typically marinated in a blend of soy sauce, calamansi juice, garlic, and spices. F…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Inihaw na Tadyang ng Baka (Keto Grilled Beef Ribs)
Grilled Beef Ribs (Keto-Modified Marinade)
Succulent beef short ribs (tadyang) marinated in a savory and tangy blend, then grilled to tender perfection. …
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein65 fat850 kcal
Papaitan (Pares-Pares/Pinapaitan na Baka)
Beef/Goat Bitter Offal Soup
A sour and bitter soup from the Ilocos region, traditionally made with beef or goat innards (tripe, liver, hea…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein35 fat550 kcal
Pinatisang Baboy
Pork in Fish Sauce with Leafy Greens
Pork belly or cubes simmered in a savory broth predominantly seasoned with fish sauce, garlic, and ginger, fin…
4 net7 total3 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
Tuna Panga (Inihaw)
Grilled Tuna Jaw
A popular grilled dish featuring the fatty and flavorful jaw portion of the tuna, seasoned and grilled to perf…
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein35 fat600 kcal
Imbaliktad
Ilocano Stir-fried Beef with Bile
A unique Ilocano dish featuring thinly sliced beef, often with liver or other offal, quickly stir-fried with a…
5 net6 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Inihaw na Pusit
Grilled Squid
Fresh squid marinated in a simple mixture and grilled until tender, often stuffed with tomatoes and onions. A …
5 net6 total1 fibre50 protein15 fat380 kcal
Pinikpikan
Cordilleran Beaten Chicken Soup
A traditional Igorot chicken soup from the Cordillera region, featuring tender chicken and intensely smoky cur…
5 net7 total2 fibre58 protein48 fat680 kcal
Bistek na Tuna
Tuna Steak ala Bistek
Pan-seared or grilled tuna steaks marinated in soy sauce, calamansi juice (or lemon), and black pepper, topped…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein35 fat600 kcal
Kansi (Keto Modified Ilonggo Beef Soup)
Keto Modified Ilonggo Beef Soup
A unique Ilonggo beef soup combining the richness of Bulalo with the sourness of Sinigang, often achieved with…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
Kinilaw na Tanigue (Spanish Mackerel Ceviche)
Spanish Mackerel Ceviche
A classic Filipino appetizer featuring fresh, raw Spanish mackerel (tanigue) fillets 'cooked' in a vibrant mar…
6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein20 fat400 kcal
Molo Soup (Keto-Style with Wrapperless Meatballs)
Keto Molo Soup (Wrapperless Dumplings)
A comforting Filipino clear broth soup, typically made with wonton-like dumplings. Modified for keto by omitti…
6 net8 total2 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Pesa na Isda (No Miso/Starch)
Ginger Fish Soup (Keto Modified)
A light and clean Filipino fish soup, featuring flaky white fish fillets simmered in a clear, aromatic broth w…
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein20 fat350 kcal
Pinatisang Isda (Fish in Fish Sauce with Leafy Greens)
Fish Cooked in Fish Sauce with Leafy Greens
A simple yet flavorful dish featuring whole fish (such as Tilapia or Pompano) simmered in a savory broth predo…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
Steamed Lapu-Lapu
Steamed Grouper with Ginger and Soy Sauce
A whole fresh grouper (lapu-lapu) steamed to perfection, typically adorned with generous amounts of fresh ging…
6 net8 total2 fibre65 protein30 fat550 kcal
Tinolang Manok
Ginger Chicken Soup
A warm and comforting Filipino chicken soup flavored with ginger, garlic, and fish sauce. It typically include…
6 net9 total3 fibre60 protein25 fat480 kcal
Tiyula Itum
Black Beef Soup
A unique and flavorful Tausug beef stew or soup, characterized by its distinctive black color derived from bur…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Adobong Atay at Balunbalunan
Chicken Liver and Gizzard Adobo
A classic Filipino adobo dish featuring tender chicken liver and chewy gizzards, braised in a savory and tangy…
7 net8 total1 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Adobong Kambing
Goat Adobo
Tender goat meat braised in the signature adobo sauce of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercor…
7 net8 total1 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
Adobong Pusit
Squid in Vinegar and Soy Sauce
Tender squid cooked in the classic adobo style with vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and peppercorns, often enhance…
7 net8 total1 fibre55 protein35 fat550 kcal
Adobong Tahong
Mussels Adobo Style
Fresh mussels simmered in a classic adobo sauce of vinegar, soy sauce, abundant garlic, and bay leaf, deliveri…
7 net8 total1 fibre30 protein25 fat380 kcal
Beef Salpicao
Garlic Butter Beef Cubes
Tender beef cubes quickly stir-fried with generous amounts of garlic and butter, often seasoned with Worcester…
7 net8 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Bopis
Sautéed Pork Lungs and Heart
A spicy and savory dish made from finely minced or diced pork lungs and heart, vigorously sautéed with onions,…
7 net9 total2 fibre50 protein35 fat550 kcal
Tuna Sisig (Keto Modified)
Sizzling Tuna with Calamansi and Chili
Flaked and pan-fried or grilled tuna, seasoned with chopped onions, fiery chilies, and a savory-sour dressing …
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
Kinilaw na Tuna
Tuna Ceviche
Fresh raw tuna (sashimi-grade) cubes 'cooked' in vinegar or calamansi juice, mixed with ginger, red onion, and…
8 net10 total2 fibre40 protein28 fat400 kcal
Bistek Tagalog
Filipino Beef Steak
Thinly sliced beef marinated and cooked in a savory-tangy sauce made from soy sauce and calamansi juice, often…
9 net12 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat620 kcal
Keto Mechado (Beef Stew with Low-Carb Vegetables)
Keto Braised Beef Stew with Low-Carb Vegetables
A rich and savory Filipino beef stew, traditionally cooked with potatoes and carrots. This keto-modified versi…
9 net12 total3 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal
Kilawing Talaba
Oyster Ceviche
Fresh, plump oysters 'cooked' in an acidic marinade of vinegar, mixed with finely chopped ginger, red onions, …
9 net10 total1 fibre25 protein12 fat250 kcal
KAsoon
Pritong Dulong
Pan-fried Silverfish
Tiny silverfish (dulong) seasoned lightly and pan-fried to a crispy, golden texture. A delicate and savory sea…
0 net0 total0 fibre60 protein38 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Pritong Alimasag
Fried Crab
Whole crabs, simply seasoned and pan-fried or deep-fried until golden and crispy. A straightforward preparatio…
1 net1 total0 fibre45 protein28 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Pritong Tuyo
Fried Dried Fish (No Rice)
Crispy fried dried fish, a classic Filipino breakfast or side dish, seasoned simply with salt. Naturally very …
1 net1 total0 fibre25 protein25 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Betamax
Grilled Pork Blood Cubes
Cubes of congealed pork blood, typically marinated and grilled on skewers. A unique and flavorful street food …
2 net2 total0 fibre25 protein20 fat280 kcal
KAsoon
Inihaw na Hito
Grilled Catfish
Whole catfish marinated simply and then grilled to perfection, resulting in tender, smoky flesh with a slightl…
2 net2 total0 fibre55 protein25 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Inihaw na Tilapia
Grilled Tilapia
A whole tilapia fish, seasoned and grilled until the skin is slightly crispy and the flesh is tender and flaky…
2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein20 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Nilagang Itlog na Maalat
Boiled Salted Duck Egg
Hard-boiled salted duck eggs, a common Filipino side dish or snack. Simple, savory, and rich in protein and fa…
2 net2 total0 fibre13 protein15 fat190 kcal
KAsoon
Pinasingaw na Hipon
Steamed Shrimp
Fresh shrimp simply steamed, often served with a dipping sauce of calamansi and fish sauce. This preparation i…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein4 fat180 kcal
KAsoon
Pinaupong Manok
Seated Steamed Chicken with Lemongrass
A whole chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, and stuffed with aromatics like lemongrass and ginger, then steame…
2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein45 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Pritong Hipon (Unbreaded)
Pan-Fried Shrimp (Unbreaded)
Succulent fresh shrimp simply pan-fried until perfectly cooked and lightly golden, seasoned with just salt and…
2 net3 total1 fibre50 protein28 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Adobong Dilis
Anchovy Adobo
Small dried anchovies (dilis) cooked adobo-style in vinegar, garlic, and sometimes a touch of soy sauce, then …
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Bistek na Manok
Chicken Steak
Tender chicken fillets (breast or thigh) pan-fried and smothered in a savory and tangy sauce made from soy sau…
3 net5 total2 fibre50 protein30 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Inihaw na Bangus
Whole Grilled Milkfish
A whole milkfish (bangus) marinated in a mixture of calamansi juice, soy sauce (or fish sauce), garlic, and pe…
3 net3 total0 fibre45 protein40 fat552 kcal
KAsoon
Pritong Lapu-Lapu
Pan-Fried Grouper (No Rice)
A whole grouper fish, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, then pan-fried or deep-fried until golden and cris…
3 net3 total0 fibre55 protein60 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Sautéed Shrimp in Garlic and Butter
Garlic Butter Shrimp
Succulent shrimp quickly sautéed in a rich sauce of butter, minced garlic, and a touch of salt and pepper. A s…
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein38 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Sinaing na Tulingan (Keto Modified Slow-Cooked Tuna)
Slow-Cooked Tuna with Souring Agent
A Batangas delicacy featuring whole Tulingan (bullet tuna) slow-cooked for hours with minimal liquid, pork fat…
3 net4 total1 fibre70 protein45 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Steamed Hipon sa Bawang at Mantikilya
Steamed Shrimp with Garlic and Butter
Fresh shrimp simply steamed or sautéed with abundant garlic and butter, often seasoned with salt and pepper. A…
3 net3 total0 fibre50 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Suwahe Soup
Simple Shrimp Soup
A light and refreshing clear broth soup with fresh suwahe (river shrimp), ginger, garlic, and onions, often fi…
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein15 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Inihaw na Bituka ng Baka
Grilled Beef Intestines
Skewered beef intestines, marinated and grilled until tender and slightly charred. A popular street food, offe…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Inihaw na Lapu-Lapu
Grilled Whole Grouper with Ginger and Tomato (Keto Modified)
A whole grouper, simply seasoned with salt and pepper, often stuffed with ginger, onion, and tomatoes, then gr…
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein30 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Inihaw na Pork Chop
Grilled Pork Chop
Thick-cut pork chops, marinated in a savory and tangy blend, then grilled to perfection. A simple, protein-ric…
4 net4 total0 fibre55 protein50 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Inihaw na Pugita
Grilled Octopus (Filipino Style)
Tender octopus tentacles, typically pre-boiled until tender, then marinated in a savory calamansi-soy mixture …
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein20 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Inihaw na Tadyang ng Kambing
Grilled Goat Ribs
Succulent goat ribs, marinated in a simple mixture of soy sauce, calamansi, garlic, and pepper, then grilled u…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Kilawin na Malasugi
Marlin Ceviche (Keto Friendly)
Fresh, raw marlin cubes 'cooked' in a vibrant marinade of vinegar, ginger, onions, and chili. A naturally refr…
4 net6 total2 fibre40 protein25 fat400 kcal