Filipino keto guide

A thick-cut salmon steak seasoned simply with salt and pepper, grilled to retain its natural flavors and omega…

Succulent pork spare ribs, marinated and then grilled over charcoal until tender and slightly charred. For ket…

A rich, creamy, and smooth custard made with egg yolks, heavy cream, and keto-approved sugar substitutes, topp…

A savory, pan-fried Filipino pork sausage. The keto version ensures no sugar is used in the curing and prepara…

Cured pork belly, typically pan-fried until slightly caramelized. The keto version is prepared without sugar i…

Fresh bok choy (pechay) quickly sautéed with garlic and seasoned with savory fish sauce, creating a simple yet…

A Batangas delicacy featuring whole Tulingan (bullet tuna) slow-cooked for hours with minimal liquid, pork fat…

Pig's ears, often boiled until tender, then marinated and grilled. Known for their chewy texture and rich, sav…

A regional adobo variant, typically from Southern Luzon, where pork or chicken is stewed in a unique blend of …

Tender slices of braised ox tongue, pan-fried and served with a savory-tangy sauce made from soy sauce, calama…

A refreshing salad made from sliced cucumbers, typically dressed with vinegar, salt, and pepper. For keto, any…

A simple and comforting stir-fry of shredded cabbage, ground pork, and small shrimp, sautéed with garlic, onio…

Skewered beef intestines, marinated and grilled until tender and slightly charred. A popular street food, offe…

Succulent oxtail, typically slow-cooked until tender, then marinated in a savory-tangy mixture of soy sauce, c…

Pork or chicken intestines, meticulously cleaned, parboiled until tender, then marinated in a savory-sour mixt…

A whole grouper, simply seasoned with salt and pepper, often stuffed with ginger, onion, and tomatoes, then gr…

Tender octopus tentacles, typically pre-boiled until tender, then marinated in a savory calamansi-soy mixture …

A light and wholesome soup featuring fresh whole or filleted fish (such as Tilapia or Bangus) gently boiled in…

A pungent and bitter soup from the Ilocos region, made with goat meat and innards (tripe, liver, small intesti…

Fresh water spinach quickly sautéed with generous amounts of garlic, often seasoned with soy sauce or fish sau…

A comforting and tangy Filipino soup featuring tender chicken pieces simmered in a clear broth with young tama…

A whole red snapper (maya-maya) expertly steamed with aromatic ginger and spring onions, finished with a light…

A whole Lapu-Lapu (snapper) or similar white fish seasoned and generously stuffed with a savory mixture of fre…

A tender and succulent pork leg (pata) slow-braised until fork-tender in a savory and aromatic sauce made from…

A classic Filipino steamed and often pan-fried meatloaf made from ground pork or beef, mixed with egg, bell pe…

Whole eggplants grilled over charcoal until soft and smoky. It's a versatile side dish, often served with a si…

Thinly sliced beef, traditionally cured and pan-fried. The keto version omits the typically sweet marinade for…

Fresh, crunchy strips of coconut palm heart (ubod) marinated in vinegar, ginger, chili, and onions. Often serv…

A simple, comforting soup with tender boiled pork belly in a clear, savory broth, served with non-starchy leaf…

A tangy and flavorful stew featuring whole milkfish (bangus) simmered in white vinegar with garlic, ginger, an…

Squid simmered in a savory broth primarily seasoned with fish sauce (patis), garlic, and chili. Modified to en…

Large tiger prawns (sugpo) baked or broiled, topped with a rich, savory mayonnaise mixture, often garnished wi…

Tender chunks of fresh tuna quickly sautéed in a fragrant garlic-infused oil, typically seasoned with soy sauc…

Whole crabs cooked in the iconic adobo sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and peppercorns. This preparation …

Fresh oysters baked in their shells with a rich topping of garlic-infused butter. Some variations may include …

A light and earthy Ilocano stew of various vegetables, flavored distinctly with bagoong isda (fermented fish p…

Tender chicken gizzards simmered in rich and creamy coconut milk with ginger, garlic, onions, and often green …

Crisp mung bean sprouts (toge) and tender pork pieces cooked in a rich, creamy coconut milk sauce with garlic,…

Bitter melon (ampalaya) thinly sliced and sautéed with garlic, onions, and tomatoes. A healthy vegetable side …

Tender banana blossoms (puso ng saging) grilled until slightly charred, offering a smoky and subtly sweet-tart…

A thick-cut beef steak (e.g., sirloin or ribeye) seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and garlic, then grilled t…

A whole steamed fish (often Lapu-Lapu or Maya-Maya) topped with a savory sauce made from fermented black beans…

A comforting and intensely flavorful Ilonggo soup, traditionally made with pork offal (liver, spleen, intestin…

Flaked grilled tuna (or other firm fish) mixed with red onions, chili, calamansi, and a rich, creamy dressing …

A classic Filipino sour soup featuring tender grouper (Lapu-Lapu) fish and a medley of low-carb vegetables (su…

Succulent milkfish belly pan-fried or grilled to perfection and served on a sizzling plate, generously seasone…

A hearty and savory stew featuring tender cuts of beef (such as short ribs or shank) slow-cooked in a rich, sl…

A tangy and spicy stew made from various pork or goat innards (intestines, tripe, heart, etc.) cooked in vineg…

Slow-braised pork hocks (pata) cooked in a rich, savory sauce with fermented black beans (tausi) and garlic. T…

Tender oxtail slowly braised until fall-off-the-bone in a deeply savory and umami-rich sauce predominantly fla…

A simple yet flavorful Filipino side dish or light meal consisting of salted duck eggs (itlog na maalat) mixed…

An Ilocano delicacy featuring diced pork tenderloin and liver, stewed in a savory and slightly sour sauce. Mod…

Tender pork spareribs braised to perfection in a rich, umami-packed sauce featuring fermented black beans (tau…

A comforting and tangy Filipino beef soup, traditionally soured with tamarind. This keto version focuses on te…

Whole grilled fish (e.g., tilapia, bangus, or any white fish) simmered in a rich, spicy coconut milk sauce wit…

A savory, pan-fried omelette made with beaten eggs and a medley of finely chopped, low-carb vegetables such as…

Tender chunks of beef braised in the quintessential Filipino adobo sauce—a robust and savory blend of vinegar,…

Braised pork skin simmered in a rich adobo sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and peppercorns until tender a…

Bottle gourd (upo) sautéed with ground pork and shrimp, seasoned with garlic, onions, and fish sauce. Upo is a…

A flavorful and creamy Filipino-style chicken stew cooked in rich coconut milk with mild curry spices. This ke…