Filipino keto guide

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…

Fresh shrimp simply steamed, often served with a dipping sauce of calamansi and fish sauce. This preparation i…

Tender slices of pork belly, simply steamed to retain its natural flavor and succulence. Often served with a s…

A whole chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, and stuffed with aromatics like lemongrass and ginger, then steame…

Succulent fresh shrimp simply pan-fried until perfectly cooked and lightly golden, seasoned with just salt and…

Tender beef ribs seasoned simply and pan-fried or deep-fried until crispy outside and juicy inside. A naturall…

Deep-fried pork ears, often seasoned simply and cooked until crispy. A savory and fatty appetizer or 'pulutan'…

Rich and fatty milkfish belly, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, then pan-fried to a golden crisp perfecti…

A whole milkfish (bangus) marinated in a mixture of calamansi juice, soy sauce (or fish sauce), garlic, and pe…

Fresh scallops grilled to perfection, generously basted with melted butter infused with fragrant garlic. A sim…

An Ilocano delicacy, Pinuneg is a traditional blood sausage made from pig's blood and various pork innards, se…

A whole grouper fish, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, then pan-fried or deep-fried until golden and cris…

Succulent shrimp quickly sautéed in a rich sauce of butter, minced garlic, and a touch of salt and pepper. A s…

Fresh shrimp simply steamed or sautéed with abundant garlic and butter, often seasoned with salt and pepper. A…

A light and refreshing clear broth soup with fresh suwahe (river shrimp), ginger, garlic, and onions, often fi…

A rich, intensely flavorful paste made from crab fat, typically sautéed with garlic. It's often eaten as a con…

A rich and savory dish of scrambled pork brains, sautéed with onions and garlic. High in fat and nutrients, it…

Pork intestines stewed in the classic adobo sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and peppercorns. A rich, savo…

Fresh scallops baked in their shells or individual ramekins with a generous topping of savory garlic butter an…

Whole spanner crab (curacha) sautéed in olive oil with generous amounts of garlic and chili, often served sizz…

A simple and nutritious side dish featuring fresh bok choy (pechay) quickly sautéed with garlic in oil. A perf…

Fresh okra pods simply grilled until tender-crisp and lightly charred, often seasoned with salt and pepper. A …

Thick-cut pork chops, marinated in a savory and tangy blend, then grilled to perfection. A simple, protein-ric…

Succulent goat ribs, marinated in a simple mixture of soy sauce, calamansi, garlic, and pepper, then grilled u…

Fresh, raw marlin cubes 'cooked' in a vibrant marinade of vinegar, ginger, onions, and chili. A naturally refr…

A traditional Filipino appetizer or 'pulutan' made from tender goat meat (often lightly blanched or grilled), …

Flaked smoked catfish (hito) mixed with vinegar, ginger, red onions, and chili peppers. This regional specialt…

Fresh blue crabs (alimasag) simply boiled in salted water until perfectly cooked. This straightforward prepara…

Fresh whole fish (e.g., mackerel) simmered in a light, sour broth infused with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, green…

Fresh prawns or shrimp cooked simply in a savory broth predominantly seasoned with fish sauce, along with toma…

Crispy pan-fried chicken intestines, a popular street food, seasoned simply and typically served with a vinega…

Simple pan-fried slices of pork liver, seasoned with just salt and pepper. A nutrient-dense and flavorful dish…

A robust grilled dish featuring alternating pieces of succulent pork belly and nutrient-dense pork liver, mari…

Tender beef tongue stewed in a classic adobo sauce of vinegar, soy sauce (or salt for 'adobong puti' style), g…

Tender octopus cooked in the classic Filipino adobo style, featuring a rich and savory sauce made with soy sau…

An authentic Ilonggo clear soup, known for its comforting warmth and robust flavor. It features tender slices …

Fresh bamboo shoots sautéed simply with garlic and onions, seasoned with salt and pepper. A fibrous and earthy…

Plump and juicy shrimp cooked in a decadent, intensely savory sauce made primarily from rich crab fat (aligue)…

Tender cuts of beef loin, simply seasoned with salt and pepper, and grilled to your preferred doneness. Served…

Succulent and slightly crispy grilled pork jowl (maskara), marinated simply in a sugar-free mixture of soy sau…

Fatty salmon belly marinated in a savory blend of calamansi, soy sauce, garlic, and pepper, then grilled to a …

Fresh oysters grilled in their shells, often simply seasoned with garlic, butter, and a hint of soy sauce. A n…

A traditional Tausug dish featuring chicken stewed in coconut milk with a unique dark, rich, and slightly bitt…

Large prawns (sugpo) sautéed in a rich sauce of butter or oil, generous amounts of minced garlic, and fresh ch…

Fresh okra pods cooked adobo-style with either pork belly chunks or shrimp, in a tangy and savory sauce of soy…

Sliced banana blossoms (heart) and pork cooked in the classic adobo style with soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and…

Fresh fiddlehead ferns (pako) cooked in a rich and creamy coconut milk sauce, typically with shrimp or pork, g…

Tender octopus stewed in rich, savory coconut milk with ginger, garlic, onion, and chili peppers. Naturally hi…

Edible freshwater snails cooked in a rich, spicy coconut milk sauce, often with ginger, garlic, onions, and ch…

Tender chayote shoots (talbos ng sayote) simmered in a rich and savory coconut milk sauce with succulent piece…

Bitter gourd (ampalaya) slices sautéed with garlic, onions, and tomatoes, then mixed with canned sardines (typ…

Blanched, finely shredded bamboo shoots (labong) marinated in a tangy and spicy mixture of vinegar, ginger, ch…

Fresh squid thinly sliced and 'cooked' in vinegar with ginger, onions, and chili. A tangy and refreshing appet…

A unique take on Filipino ceviche, featuring tender, thinly sliced beef ribs (cooked, then 'cooked' further in…

A light and comforting Ilonggo soup featuring grilled fish (such as bangus or hito) served in a clear broth in…

Chicken stewed or simmered with freshly grated coconut meat, ginger, garlic, onions, and often chili, resultin…

Tender bamboo shoots and pork cooked in a savory fish sauce broth with ginger, garlic, onions, and green chili…