Filipino keto guide

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…

Chicken feet marinated and then grilled until tender and slightly charred. A popular street food, primarily co…

Small dried anchovies (dilis) cooked adobo-style in vinegar, garlic, and sometimes a touch of soy sauce, then …

Tender chicken fillets (breast or thigh) pan-fried and smothered in a savory and tangy sauce made from soy sau…

A stir-fried dish featuring fresh mung bean sprouts, typically sautéed with lean pork strips and shrimp, garli…

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

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

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

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…

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…

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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…

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

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…

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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…