Filipino keto guide

A fiery and rich Filipino stew originating from the Bicol region, featuring tender pork (often belly) cooked i…

A spicy and savory dish made from finely minced or diced pork lungs and heart, vigorously sautéed with onions,…

A comforting, clear soup made by slow-cooking beef shanks and bone marrow until extremely tender, resulting in…

A hearty Spanish-influenced Filipino stew featuring tender beef tripe and chorizo de bilbao in a rich tomato-b…

Fresh crabs cooked in rich coconut milk with ginger, garlic, onions, and chili. A decadent seafood dish known …

A creamy Filipino dish featuring sigarilyas (winged beans) cooked in rich coconut milk with pork, garlic, onio…

Crispy fried tofu cubes served on a sizzling plate, tossed with chopped onions, chili peppers, and a rich, cre…

Creamy and mildly spicy dish featuring dried taro leaves and minced pork simmered in thick coconut milk, seaso…

A comforting clear broth soup featuring tender beef chunks and bone marrow, simmered with simple seasonings an…

Tender, fall-off-the-bone pork hocks slow-braised in a savory sauce. Traditionally served slightly sweet, this…

A whole fish (e.g., Tilapia, Lapu-Lapu) scored and stuffed with a fragrant mixture of tomatoes, onions, ginger…

Deboned milkfish (bangus) carefully stuffed with a savory mixture of its own flaked meat, ground pork, onions,…

A popular Mindanaoan dish that uniquely combines 'sinugba' (grilled) pork belly and 'kinilaw' (ceviche) tuna. …

A simple yet satisfying dish of grilled eggplant flattened, dipped in a beaten egg mixture, and pan-fried unti…

Flaked and pan-fried or grilled tuna, seasoned with chopped onions, fiery chilies, and a savory-sour dressing …

Thinly sliced bitter melon (ampalaya) sautéed with tender strips of beef, onions, and garlic, often finished w…

A refreshing salad made from blanched fiddlehead ferns (pako), fresh tomatoes, and red onions, topped with sli…

Freshwater snails simmered in a rich, creamy coconut milk sauce with garlic, ginger, chilies, and often malung…

A 'naked' version of the fresh spring roll, featuring a medley of sautéed low-carb vegetables (like cabbage, g…

Fork-tender pork hocks (pata) simmered in a tangy vinegar-based sauce with garlic, bay leaves, and black peppe…

A keto-adapted version of the classic Filipino creamy chicken soup, replacing traditional macaroni with low-ca…

A savory omelette made with eggs, sautéed fermented shrimp paste (alamang), and sometimes a small amount of on…

Fresh raw tuna (sashimi-grade) cubes 'cooked' in vinegar or calamansi juice, mixed with ginger, red onion, and…

A light and healthy clear soup featuring a medley of local vegetables. Can be made keto-friendly by selecting …

A popular Filipino snack or 'pulutan' (bar food) consisting of peanuts deep-fried with copious amounts of crun…

A vegetarian take on the classic adobo, featuring eggplant cooked in the signature blend of vinegar, soy sauce…

Thinly sliced beef marinated and cooked in a savory-tangy sauce made from soy sauce and calamansi juice, often…

Plump shrimp cooked in a luscious, savory coconut milk sauce, fragrant with ginger, garlic, and often a touch …

Tender banana blossoms stewed in rich, savory coconut milk with chunks of pork belly or shoulder, garlic, ging…

A rich and savory Filipino beef stew, traditionally cooked with potatoes and carrots. This keto-modified versi…

A keto version of the popular Filipino stir-fried noodle dish, featuring protein (chicken, pork, or shrimp) an…

Fresh, plump oysters 'cooked' in an acidic marinade of vinegar, mixed with finely chopped ginger, red onions, …

Tender ox tongue braised in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce, often with mushrooms. This keto modification en…

A classic Filipino dish where meat (pork or chicken) is braised in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and…

Chicken pieces simmered in rich and creamy coconut milk, usually seasoned with ginger, garlic, onion, and ofte…

Young sweet potato leaves (talbos ng kamote) simmered in a rich, creamy, and savory coconut milk gravy. Often …

A rich and creamy Filipino dish where whole Tilapia or Pompano is gently simmered in coconut milk, infused wit…

A modified version of the classic Filipino stew, featuring diced pork and pork liver simmered in a savory toma…

A Bicolano specialty, taro leaves are meticulously wrapped around a filling of pork (typically fatty belly) an…

Crispy deep-fried chicken skin, a popular savory snack or side dish. Rich in fat and pure indulgence, seasoned…

Tiny silverfish (dulong) seasoned lightly and pan-fried to a crispy, golden texture. A delicate and savory sea…

Simple cubes or strips of pork fat, often with a bit of skin, pan-fried or deep-fried until golden and crispy.…

Thick cuts of fatty tuna belly, simply seasoned and pan-fried until the skin is crispy and the meat is succule…

Crispy fried pork rinds with attached lean meat, a popular snack or appetizer. Naturally low in carbs and high…

A specialty dish featuring pork head boiled until tender, then deep-fried until the skin is incredibly crispy …

A whole red snapper, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, sometimes calamansi, and then grilled until flaky a…

Whole crabs, simply seasoned and pan-fried or deep-fried until golden and crispy. A straightforward preparatio…

Various types of fish (e.g., bangus, galunggong, sapsap) that have been split, salted, and sun-dried to preser…

Crispy fried dried fish, a classic Filipino breakfast or side dish, seasoned simply with salt. Naturally very …

A traditional variant of adobo, made without soy sauce, highlighting the tangy flavor of vinegar combined with…

Cubes of congealed pork blood, typically marinated and grilled on skewers. A unique and flavorful street food …

Crispy, deep-fried pork intestines, seasoned and typically served with a spicy vinegar dip. A popular and natu…

Small, whole crablets deep-fried until very crispy. Typically seasoned simply with salt and pepper, making the…

Whole catfish marinated simply and then grilled to perfection, resulting in tender, smoky flesh with a slightl…

A whole tilapia fish, seasoned and grilled until the skin is slightly crispy and the flesh is tender and flaky…

A no-cook dish featuring cubes of raw pork fat, marinated in vinegar, ginger, onions, and chili. This incredib…

Hard-boiled salted duck eggs, a common Filipino side dish or snack. Simple, savory, and rich in protein and fa…

Chicken feet boiled until tender, in a clear broth seasoned with ginger and garlic. A collagen-rich dish, serv…

Thick slices of succulent pork belly, seasoned simply with salt, freshly crushed garlic, and black pepper, the…

A whole or filleted fish, typically a snapper or pompano, steamed until tender. The keto modification involves…