Filipino keto guide

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…

Catfish (hito) simmered in the classic adobo sauce of vinegar, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), garlic, bay leaf…

Fresh clams cooked in a rich and creamy coconut milk sauce, flavored with sautéed ginger, garlic, onions, and …

Okra simmered in a rich coconut milk sauce, typically with sliced pork belly or shrimp, garlic, onion, and gin…

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…

Blanched and shredded banana blossoms (puso ng saging) mixed with red onions, bell peppers, and chili, dressed…

Beef ribs slow-cooked until fork-tender in a tangy vinegar-based sauce, typically seasoned with garlic, ginger…

Tender squid braised in a savory and tangy sauce made from tomatoes, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and bay leaf.…

A tangy and savory salad made from thinly sliced banana blossoms (heart of banana), typically blanched, then m…

Tender pork pieces, often pork belly or hocks, simmered in a tangy vinegar-based sauce with garlic, peppercorn…

Roasted pork hock (Pata) from a Lechon, simmered in a tangy vinegar sauce with garlic, peppercorns, and bay le…

Tender chunks of pork (typically belly or shoulder) slow-braised in a savory, aromatic sauce of soy sauce, vin…

A savory shrimp dish featuring fresh shrimp cooked in a flavorful tomato-based sauce, often enriched with beat…

Fried eggs simmered in a savory tomato-based sauce with garlic and onions, seasoned with fish sauce and black …

Flaked salted dried fish (tuyo) sautéed with garlic, onions, and fresh tomatoes, then typically scrambled with…

Fresh mussels steamed in a fragrant broth infused with aromatic ginger, lemongrass, garlic, and a touch of fis…

Succulent duck meat braised in the iconic Filipino adobo sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and peppercorns.…

A vibrant Visayan dish featuring tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich, intensely spicy coconut milk sauce. I…

Tender malunggay (moringa) leaves slowly simmered in rich, full-fat coconut milk, enhanced with savory crispy …

Tender pieces of stingray cooked in a rich, creamy, and often spicy coconut milk sauce. Infused with ginger, g…

A very rich and decadent dish featuring pure pork fat (often with some lean meat attached) simmered in thick c…

Mackerel tuna (tulingan), a flavorful and oily fish, simmered in a rich, spicy, and tangy coconut milk sauce. …

A flavorful medley of assorted mushrooms (e.g., oyster, button) generously sautéed in butter with abundant gar…

Bitter gourd (ampalaya) sautéed with fresh shrimp, garlic, onions, and a hint of tomatoes. A savory dish known…

The flavorful and tender jaw portion of a marlin (malasugi), marinated simply and grilled to perfection. Serve…

A refreshing and simple side dish featuring chopped salted duck eggs mixed with fresh diced tomatoes and onion…

A refreshing dessert made with strips of young coconut meat, sugar-free pandan flavored jelly, and a creamy mi…

A specialty of Zamboanga, featuring marinated and grilled chicken and/or beef skewers served alongside a uniqu…

A classic Filipino sour soup, modified for keto by omitting high-carb vegetables like taro and string beans, f…

A flavorful sour soup featuring tender catfish (Kanduli) simmered in a tangy tamarind broth with a selection o…

Fresh, raw shrimp marinated and 'cooked' in a tangy mixture of vinegar (often spiced cane vinegar), calamansi …

A flavorful Ilonggo stir-fry combining succulent slices of pork tenderloin and pork liver with sautéed onions,…

A comforting, clear broth soup featuring tender slices of pork belly simmered with a variety of low-carb veget…

A simple and nutritious side dish of fresh okra and eggplant, lightly boiled until perfectly tender. Often ser…

Tender beef pieces slow-cooked or braised in a savory broth predominantly seasoned with fish sauce, often with…

Sautéed eggplant and ground pork (or shrimp) in a savory fish sauce (patis) broth with garlic and onions. A si…

A robust and savory dish with succulent pork belly chunks slow-cooked with bagoong (fermented shrimp paste), g…

Tender slices of beef heart slowly braised in a flavorful and tangy sauce made from soy sauce, calamansi juice…

Pan-fried eggplant slices generously coated with crispy garlic. Often served as a side dish, it's a simple yet…

Fresh oysters simmered in the iconic Filipino adobo sauce—a tangy, savory, and aromatic blend of vinegar, soy …

A flavorful chicken soup from the Visayas region, traditionally cooked with tender chicken pieces, ginger, lem…

A savory stew featuring thinly sliced bamboo shoots (labong) cooked in rich, creamy coconut milk, often with c…

Whole or filleted red snapper cooked gently in rich, creamy coconut milk with aromatic ginger, garlic, onions,…

A rich, slow-cooked pork belly dish braised in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and black peppercorns, often with s…

A savory and tangy fish stew, traditionally with saba bananas and potatoes. The keto version omits these and f…

Shirataki noodles topped with a rich, orange-hued shrimp-garlic sauce, garnished with crushed chicharon, hard-…

A festive whole deboned chicken, meticulously stuffed with a savory mixture of ground pork, eggs, and keto-fri…

A vibrant and tangy side salad featuring thinly sliced red onions and diced ripe tomatoes, dressed simply with…

Tender cubes of pork tenderloin or loin sautéed vigorously with copious amounts of minced garlic, butter, soy …

Crispy peanuts fried with generous amounts of garlic and seasoned with salt. A popular, naturally keto-friendl…

Tender goat meat stewed in a sour broth flavored primarily with young tamarind leaves, ginger, onions, tomatoe…

A savory stew of string beans and tender pork pieces cooked in a classic adobo sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, ga…

Unripe green papaya stewed in rich coconut milk with ground pork and shrimp, seasoned with ginger, garlic, oni…

A savory and pungent dish of fermented shrimp paste sautéed with generous chunks of pork (often belly), garlic…

Fresh chayote (sayote) stir-fried with ground pork or sliced pork, sautéed with garlic and onions, and seasone…

A sautéed vegetable dish featuring green beans (sitaw) and a very small amount of pumpkin/squash (kalabasa), w…

Sliced eggplant and tender beef strips simmered in a savory broth primarily seasoned with fish sauce, along wi…

Fresh oysters, typically from coastal regions, simply steamed in their shells until perfectly cooked. They ret…