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.
38 matching dishes
Chicharon Bulaklak
Deep-fried Pork Mesentery
A popular Filipino appetizer or pulutan (bar snack) made from deep-fried pork mesentery, known for its crispy,…
0 net0 total0 fibre35 protein75 fat800 kcal
Balut
Fertilized Duck Egg
A unique Filipino delicacy of a developing duck embryo, boiled and eaten from the shell. Rich in fat and prote…
1 net1 total0 fibre13 protein14 fat188 kcal
Chicharon (Plain)
Plain Fried Pork Rinds
Deep-fried pork rinds, often seasoned simply with salt. A naturally high-fat, high-protein, zero-carb snack or…
1 net1 total0 fibre35 protein35 fat450 kcal
Tawilis
Deep-fried Freshwater Sardines
Small, silvery freshwater sardines endemic to Taal Lake, deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. Often serve…
1 net1 total0 fibre55 protein65 fat800 kcal
Inihaw na Bangus Belly
Grilled Milkfish Belly
Fatty milkfish belly, marinated simply in vinegar, calamansi, garlic, and pepper, then grilled to a tender, fl…
2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein55 fat650 kcal
Inihaw na Tuna Belly
Grilled Tuna Belly
Thick and succulent cuts of tuna belly, prized for their rich flavor and high natural fat content, simply mari…
2 net3 total1 fibre55 protein55 fat700 kcal
Lechon (Balat at Karne Lamang)
Whole Roasted Pork (Skin and Meat Only)
A whole roasted pig, where only the crispy skin and tender, fatty meat are consumed. Naturally low in carbs, h…
2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein70 fat900 kcal
Piniritong Bangus
Deep-Fried Milkfish
Whole milkfish, typically butterflied, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, and then deep-fried until its ski…
2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein65 fat750 kcal
Kilawing Baboy
Pork Kilawin (Vinegar-Marinated Pork)
A dish of tender, often grilled or boiled, pork (typically belly or skin) marinated in vinegar, ginger, onions…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein60 fat720 kcal
Lechon Kawali
Crispy Fried Pork Belly
Deep-fried pork belly, typically boiled until tender then air-dried and fried to achieve an incredibly crispy …
3 net3 total0 fibre65 protein95 fat1100 kcal
Crispy Pata
Deep Fried Pork Hock
A whole pork hock (pata), deep-fried until the skin is golden brown and crackling crispy, while the meat insid…
5 net5 total0 fibre110 protein170 fat2000 kcal
Dinakdakan
Grilled Pork Salad with Creamy Dressing
An Ilocano delicacy made from grilled pork maskara (face), ear, and liver, chopped and mixed with red onions, …
5 net7 total2 fibre40 protein65 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Pritong Balat ng Manok
Crispy Fried Chicken Skin
Crispy deep-fried chicken skin, a popular savory snack or side dish. Rich in fat and pure indulgence, seasoned…
0 net0 total0 fibre18 protein85 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Pritong Taba ng Baboy
Fried Pork Fat
Simple cubes or strips of pork fat, often with a bit of skin, pan-fried or deep-fried until golden and crispy.…
0 net0 total0 fibre10 protein80 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Pritong Tiyan ng Tuna
Fried Tuna Belly
Thick cuts of fatty tuna belly, simply seasoned and pan-fried until the skin is crispy and the meat is succule…
0 net0 total0 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Chicharon with Laman
Pork Rind with Meat
Crispy fried pork rinds with attached lean meat, a popular snack or appetizer. Naturally low in carbs and high…
1 net1 total0 fibre50 protein80 fat924 kcal
KAsoon
Crispy Ulo
Deep-Fried Pork Head
A specialty dish featuring pork head boiled until tender, then deep-fried until the skin is incredibly crispy …
1 net1 total0 fibre60 protein75 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Pritong Daing na Isda
Fried Salt-Dried Fish
Various types of fish (e.g., bangus, galunggong, sapsap) that have been split, salted, and sun-dried to preser…
1 net1 total0 fibre50 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Adobong Puti
White Adobo (Soy-Free)
A traditional variant of adobo, made without soy sauce, highlighting the tangy flavor of vinegar combined with…
2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein65 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Chicharon Bituka
Deep-Fried Pork Intestines
Crispy, deep-fried pork intestines, seasoned and typically served with a spicy vinegar dip. A popular and natu…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein75 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Crispy Crablets
Small, whole crablets deep-fried until very crispy. Typically seasoned simply with salt and pepper, making the…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein60 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Kinilaw na Taba ng Baboy
Pork Fat Ceviche
A no-cook dish featuring cubes of raw pork fat, marinated in vinegar, ginger, onions, and chili. This incredib…
2 net3 total1 fibre7 protein95 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Nilagang Paa ng Manok
Boiled Chicken Feet
Chicken feet boiled until tender, in a clear broth seasoned with ginger and garlic. A collagen-rich dish, serv…
2 net3 total1 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Pan-Fried Pork Belly Steak with Garlic
Thick slices of succulent pork belly, seasoned simply with salt, freshly crushed garlic, and black pepper, the…
2 net2 total0 fibre35 protein78 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Pinasingaw na Liempo
Steamed Pork Belly
Tender slices of pork belly, simply steamed to retain its natural flavor and succulence. Often served with a s…
2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein85 fat950 kcal
KAsoon
Pritong Tadyang ng Baka
Pan-Fried Beef Ribs
Tender beef ribs seasoned simply and pan-fried or deep-fried until crispy outside and juicy inside. A naturall…
2 net2 total0 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Pritong Tenga ng Baboy
Fried Pork Ears
Deep-fried pork ears, often seasoned simply and cooked until crispy. A savory and fatty appetizer or 'pulutan'…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein70 fat798 kcal
KAsoon
Pritong Tiyan ng Bangus
Pan-fried Milkfish Belly with Garlic
Rich and fatty milkfish belly, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, then pan-fried to a golden crisp perfecti…
2 net2 total0 fibre50 protein70 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Inihaw na Scallops sa Mantikilya at Bawang
Grilled Scallops in Butter and Garlic
Fresh scallops grilled to perfection, generously basted with melted butter infused with fragrant garlic. A sim…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein32 fat420 kcal
KAsoon
Pinuneg
Filipino Blood Sausage
An Ilocano delicacy, Pinuneg is a traditional blood sausage made from pig's blood and various pork innards, se…
3 net3 total0 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Taba ng Talangka
Sautéed Crab Fat Paste
A rich, intensely flavorful paste made from crab fat, typically sautéed with garlic. It's often eaten as a con…
3 net3 total0 fibre10 protein50 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Utak ng Baboy Scramble
Scrambled Pork Brains
A rich and savory dish of scrambled pork brains, sautéed with onions and garlic. High in fat and nutrients, it…
3 net4 total1 fibre35 protein75 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
Adobong Bituka ng Baboy
Pork Intestine Adobo
Pork intestines stewed in the classic adobo sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and peppercorns. A rich, savo…
4 net4 total0 fibre40 protein80 fat896 kcal
KAsoon
Piniritong Isaw ng Manok
Pan-Fried Chicken Intestines
Crispy pan-fried chicken intestines, a popular street food, seasoned simply and typically served with a vinega…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Hipon sa Aligue
Shrimp in Crab Fat Sauce
Plump and juicy shrimp cooked in a decadent, intensely savory sauce made primarily from rich crab fat (aligue)…
5 net6 total1 fibre35 protein60 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Inihaw na Maskara ng Baboy
Grilled Pork Jowl/Face with Vinegar Dip
Succulent and slightly crispy grilled pork jowl (maskara), marinated simply in a sugar-free mixture of soy sau…
5 net5 total0 fibre45 protein60 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Inihaw na Salmon Belly
Grilled Salmon Belly
Fatty salmon belly marinated in a savory blend of calamansi, soy sauce, garlic, and pepper, then grilled to a …
5 net6 total1 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Piyanggang Manok
Chicken Stew with Burnt Coconut
A traditional Tausug dish featuring chicken stewed in coconut milk with a unique dark, rich, and slightly bitt…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein60 fat750 kcal