Filipino keto guide
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324 dishes140 keto as served119 with a photo
Keto friendliness
A massive keto trap; even seemingly safe meats are heavily marinated in sugar, and rice is non-negotiable in traditional eating.
Top ingredients
Lechon (roast pork belly), crispy pata (deep-fried pork knuckle), and plain grilled fish.
Danger zones
Sweet soy glazes, banana ketchup, hidden sugar in adobo and longganisa, and the ubiquitous mounds of white rice.
Best for
Experienced dieters who know how to order dry-rubbed or plain meats and are comfortable refusing all sauces.
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Pritong Dilis
Crispy Fried Anchovies
Small whole anchovies (dilis) that are lightly seasoned, typically with salt and pepper, and deep-fried until …
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein42 fat550 kcal
Pritong Manok (Unbreaded Fried Chicken)
Unbreaded Fried Chicken
Chicken pieces (typically thighs and drumsticks) marinated simply in garlic, salt, and pepper, then deep-fried…
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Sinugba na Isda (Keto Modified)
Grilled Fish (no sweet marinade, served with vinegar dip)
Fresh whole fish, often Tilapia or Bangus (Milkfish), simply grilled. For keto, ensure the marinade is free of…
2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein25 fat500 kcal
Inihaw na Manok (Keto Grilled Chicken)
Grilled Chicken (Keto-Modified Marinade)
Flavorful grilled chicken, typically marinated in a blend of soy sauce, calamansi juice, garlic, and spices. F…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Inihaw na Tadyang ng Baka (Keto Grilled Beef Ribs)
Grilled Beef Ribs (Keto-Modified Marinade)
Succulent beef short ribs (tadyang) marinated in a savory and tangy blend, then grilled to tender perfection. …
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein65 fat850 kcal
Nilasing na Hipon
Drunken Crispy Shrimp
Whole shrimp (shell-on or peeled), deep-fried until perfectly crispy, infused with garlic and traditionally a …
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
Pinatisang Manok
Chicken Simmered in Fish Sauce
A deeply savory and aromatic dish where chicken pieces are simmered until tender in a broth predominantly seas…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein35 fat600 kcal
Sugpo sa Aligue
Prawns in Crab Fat Sauce
Luxurious prawns or large shrimp sautéed and simmered in an incredibly rich and flavorful sauce made primarily…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein55 fat680 kcal
Inihaw na Liempo
Grilled Pork Belly
Succulent slabs of pork belly marinated and grilled to perfection, resulting in a smoky, juicy, and crispy ext…
5 net5 total0 fibre45 protein75 fat850 kcal
Inihaw na Pusit
Grilled Squid
Fresh squid marinated in a simple mixture and grilled until tender, often stuffed with tomatoes and onions. A …
5 net6 total1 fibre50 protein15 fat380 kcal
Pinikpikan
Cordilleran Beaten Chicken Soup
A traditional Igorot chicken soup from the Cordillera region, featuring tender chicken and intensely smoky cur…
5 net7 total2 fibre58 protein48 fat680 kcal
Tortang Giniling
Ground Meat Omelette
A hearty and flavorful omelette made with seasoned ground pork or beef, mixed with onions, garlic, and sometim…
5 net7 total2 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Adobong Labong with Pork
Bamboo Shoots Braised in Vinegar and Soy Sauce with Pork
A savory Filipino dish featuring tender bamboo shoots (labong) cooked in the classic adobo style, with a tangy…
6 net10 total4 fibre55 protein65 fat800 kcal
Balbacua
Oxtail and Skin Stew
A hearty, long-simmered stew from the Visayas and Mindanao regions, featuring tender oxtail and beef skin in a…
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein75 fat950 kcal
Bistek na Tuna
Tuna Steak ala Bistek
Pan-seared or grilled tuna steaks marinated in soy sauce, calamansi juice (or lemon), and black pepper, topped…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein35 fat600 kcal
Dinuguan
Pork Blood Stew
A rich, savory Filipino stew made from pork offal (intestines, lungs, heart) and meat simmered in a spicy, tan…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Kansi (Keto Modified Ilonggo Beef Soup)
Keto Modified Ilonggo Beef Soup
A unique Ilonggo beef soup combining the richness of Bulalo with the sourness of Sinigang, often achieved with…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
Molo Soup (Keto-Style with Wrapperless Meatballs)
Keto Molo Soup (Wrapperless Dumplings)
A comforting Filipino clear broth soup, typically made with wonton-like dumplings. Modified for keto by omitti…
6 net8 total2 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Pesa na Isda (No Miso/Starch)
Ginger Fish Soup (Keto Modified)
A light and clean Filipino fish soup, featuring flaky white fish fillets simmered in a clear, aromatic broth w…
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein20 fat350 kcal
Pork Inasal
Grilled Marinated Pork
Grilled pork marinated in a mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, calamansi juice, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and an…
6 net8 total2 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Sarsyadong Isda
Fried Fish with Tomato and Egg Sauce
A comforting dish featuring a whole fried fish (commonly tilapia or milkfish) topped with a rich and savory sa…
6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein40 fat580 kcal
Steamed Lapu-Lapu
Steamed Grouper with Ginger and Soy Sauce
A whole fresh grouper (lapu-lapu) steamed to perfection, typically adorned with generous amounts of fresh ging…
6 net8 total2 fibre65 protein30 fat550 kcal
Tokwa't Baboy
Tofu and Pork Belly in Vinegar Soy Sauce
A popular appetizer or side dish featuring deep-fried firm tofu and boiled pork belly (or sometimes pork ear),…
6 net8 total2 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
Adobong Kambing
Goat Adobo
Tender goat meat braised in the signature adobo sauce of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercor…
7 net8 total1 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
Adobong Pusit
Squid in Vinegar and Soy Sauce
Tender squid cooked in the classic adobo style with vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and peppercorns, often enhance…
7 net8 total1 fibre55 protein35 fat550 kcal
Beef Salpicao
Garlic Butter Beef Cubes
Tender beef cubes quickly stir-fried with generous amounts of garlic and butter, often seasoned with Worcester…
7 net8 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
Bopis
Sautéed Pork Lungs and Heart
A spicy and savory dish made from finely minced or diced pork lungs and heart, vigorously sautéed with onions,…
7 net9 total2 fibre50 protein35 fat550 kcal
Bulalo
Beef Marrow Soup
A comforting, clear soup made by slow-cooking beef shanks and bone marrow until extremely tender, resulting in…
7 net12 total5 fibre65 protein75 fat950 kcal
Callos (Keto Modified Tripe Stew)
Keto Modified Tripe Stew
A hearty Spanish-influenced Filipino stew featuring tender beef tripe and chorizo de bilbao in a rich tomato-b…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein50 fat680 kcal
Ginataang Alimango
Crab in Coconut Milk
Fresh crabs cooked in rich coconut milk with ginger, garlic, onions, and chili. A decadent seafood dish known …
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein55 fat700 kcal
Keto Sizzling Tofu
Sizzling Tofu (Keto-Modified with Sugar-Free Sauce)
Crispy fried tofu cubes served on a sizzling plate, tossed with chopped onions, chili peppers, and a rich, cre…
7 net10 total3 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
Laing (with Pork)
Taro Leaves and Pork in Coconut Milk
Creamy and mildly spicy dish featuring dried taro leaves and minced pork simmered in thick coconut milk, seaso…
7 net15 total8 fibre45 protein70 fat800 kcal
Nilagang Baka (Keto Modified)
Boiled Beef Soup (Keto Modified)
A comforting clear broth soup featuring tender beef chunks and bone marrow, simmered with simple seasonings an…
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein55 fat700 kcal
Pata Tim (Walang Asukal)
Slow-Cooked Pork Hocks (Savory Version)
Tender, fall-off-the-bone pork hocks slow-braised in a savory sauce. Traditionally served slightly sweet, this…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
Pinaputok na Isda
Steamed or Baked Stuffed Fish
A whole fish (e.g., Tilapia, Lapu-Lapu) scored and stuffed with a fragrant mixture of tomatoes, onions, ginger…
7 net10 total3 fibre65 protein40 fat650 kcal
Rellenong Bangus (Keto Modified)
Stuffed Milkfish with Savory Filling (no potato/carrots)
Deboned milkfish (bangus) carefully stuffed with a savory mixture of its own flaked meat, ground pork, onions,…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
Sinuglaw (Grilled Pork Belly & Tuna Ceviche - Keto Modified)
Grilled Pork Belly & Tuna Ceviche with Coconut Vinegar
A popular Mindanaoan dish that uniquely combines 'sinugba' (grilled) pork belly and 'kinilaw' (ceviche) tuna. …
7 net10 total3 fibre70 protein58 fat780 kcal
Tuna Sisig (Keto Modified)
Sizzling Tuna with Calamansi and Chili
Flaked and pan-fried or grilled tuna, seasoned with chopped onions, fiery chilies, and a savory-sour dressing …
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
Ampalaya con Carne
Bitter Melon with Beef
Thinly sliced bitter melon (ampalaya) sautéed with tender strips of beef, onions, and garlic, often finished w…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein40 fat620 kcal
Ginataang Kuhol
Snails in Coconut Milk
Freshwater snails simmered in a rich, creamy coconut milk sauce with garlic, ginger, chilies, and often malung…
8 net12 total4 fibre35 protein65 fat780 kcal
Keto Lumpiang Hubad (Deconstructed Fresh Spring Roll)
Sautéed Vegetables and Pork/Shrimp with Peanut Sauce (No Wrapper)
A 'naked' version of the fresh spring roll, featuring a medley of sautéed low-carb vegetables (like cabbage, g…
8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
Keto Paksiw na Pata (Walang Asukal, Walang Saging)
Keto Pork Hocks in Vinegar Stew (No Sugar, No Bananas)
Fork-tender pork hocks (pata) simmered in a tangy vinegar-based sauce with garlic, bay leaves, and black peppe…
8 net10 total2 fibre50 protein70 fat850 kcal
Keto Sopas (May Cauliflower at Shirataki Noodles)
Creamy Chicken Soup with Cauliflower and Shirataki Noodles
A keto-adapted version of the classic Filipino creamy chicken soup, replacing traditional macaroni with low-ca…
8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
Keto Tortang Alamang (Walang Starch)
Keto Shrimp Paste Omelette (No Starch/Fillers)
A savory omelette made with eggs, sautéed fermented shrimp paste (alamang), and sometimes a small amount of on…
8 net10 total2 fibre20 protein40 fat480 kcal
Utan Bisaya / Laswa
Ilonggo Clear Vegetable Soup
A light and healthy clear soup featuring a medley of local vegetables. Can be made keto-friendly by selecting …
8 net15 total7 fibre15 protein10 fat200 kcal
Adobong Talong (Eggplant Adobo)
Eggplant Braised in Vinegar and Soy Sauce
A vegetarian take on the classic adobo, featuring eggplant cooked in the signature blend of vinegar, soy sauce…
9 net15 total6 fibre5 protein40 fat450 kcal
Bistek Tagalog
Filipino Beef Steak
Thinly sliced beef marinated and cooked in a savory-tangy sauce made from soy sauce and calamansi juice, often…
9 net12 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat620 kcal
Keto Mechado (Beef Stew with Low-Carb Vegetables)
Keto Braised Beef Stew with Low-Carb Vegetables
A rich and savory Filipino beef stew, traditionally cooked with potatoes and carrots. This keto-modified versi…
9 net12 total3 fibre65 protein55 fat750 kcal
Keto Pancit (May Shirataki o Repolyo Noodles)
Stir-fried Chicken and Vegetables with Shirataki Noodles
A keto version of the popular Filipino stir-fried noodle dish, featuring protein (chicken, pork, or shrimp) an…
9 net15 total6 fibre45 protein30 fat500 kcal
Lengua Estofado (Keto Modified Ox Tongue Stew)
Keto Modified Ox Tongue Stew
Tender ox tongue braised in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce, often with mushrooms. This keto modification en…
9 net12 total3 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Adobo (Pork/Chicken)
Pork or Chicken Adobo
A classic Filipino dish where meat (pork or chicken) is braised in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and…
10 net12 total2 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
Ginataang Manok
Chicken in Coconut Milk
Chicken pieces simmered in rich and creamy coconut milk, usually seasoned with ginger, garlic, onion, and ofte…
10 net15 total5 fibre55 protein85 fat950 kcal
Keto Menudo (Pork and Liver Stew with Low-Carb Vegetables)
A modified version of the classic Filipino stew, featuring diced pork and pork liver simmered in a savory toma…
10 net15 total5 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Inihaw na Maya-Maya
Grilled Red Snapper
A whole red snapper, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, sometimes calamansi, and then grilled until flaky a…
1 net1 total0 fibre30 protein23 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
Betamax
Grilled Pork Blood Cubes
Cubes of congealed pork blood, typically marinated and grilled on skewers. A unique and flavorful street food …
2 net2 total0 fibre25 protein20 fat280 kcal
KAsoon
Pasingaw na Isda (Keto Modified)
Steamed Fish with Ginger & Soy-Vinegar Sauce (Keto Modified)
A whole or filleted fish, typically a snapper or pompano, steamed until tender. The keto modification involves…
2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein28 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Adidas
Grilled Chicken Feet
Chicken feet marinated and then grilled until tender and slightly charred. A popular street food, primarily co…
3 net3 total0 fibre20 protein30 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
Adobong Dilis
Anchovy Adobo
Small dried anchovies (dilis) cooked adobo-style in vinegar, garlic, and sometimes a touch of soy sauce, then …
3 net4 total1 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Bistek na Manok
Chicken Steak
Tender chicken fillets (breast or thigh) pan-fried and smothered in a savory and tangy sauce made from soy sau…
3 net5 total2 fibre50 protein30 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Ginisang Toge (Keto Modified)
Sautéed Mung Bean Sprouts with Pork and Shrimp (Keto Modified)
A stir-fried dish featuring fresh mung bean sprouts, typically sautéed with lean pork strips and shrimp, garli…
3 net8 total5 fibre26 protein31 fat550 kcal