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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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
Pritong Isda (e.g., Tilapia)
Fried Fish (e.g., Tilapia)
A whole fresh fish (such as Tilapia or Lapu-Lapu) simply seasoned with salt and pepper, then deep-fried until …
0 net0 total0 fibre60 protein40 fat600 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 Sugpo
Grilled King Prawns
Large king prawns, lightly seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic, then grilled until perfectly cooked and sli…
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein20 fat450 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
Steamed Alimango
Steamed Crabs
Fresh, whole mud crabs (alimango), simply steamed to perfection, allowing their natural sweetness and rich mea…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
Gambas al Ajillo
Filipino Style Garlic Shrimp
Shrimp quickly sautéed in olive oil with generous amounts of garlic, chili, and sometimes a splash of white wi…
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein30 fat450 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
Tinapang Isda (Plain)
Smoked Fish (Unsweetened)
Whole smoked fish, commonly Bangus (milkfish) or Galunggong (round scad), prepared simply with salt and smoke,…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein25 fat420 kcal
Inihaw na Atay
Grilled Pork or Chicken Liver
Succulent pieces of pork or chicken liver, marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic, then…
4 net4 total0 fibre45 protein20 fat400 kcal
Inihaw na Balunbalunan
Grilled Chicken Gizzards
Chicken gizzards, marinated in a savory and tangy mixture, then skewered and grilled until tender with a satis…
4 net4 total0 fibre40 protein20 fat380 kcal
Paksiw na Isda
Fish in Vinegar Stew
A simple and tangy Filipino dish featuring whole fish (like Tilapia or Milkfish) stewed in vinegar, ginger, ga…
4 net7 total3 fibre65 protein30 fat550 kcal
Papaitan (Pares-Pares/Pinapaitan na Baka)
Beef/Goat Bitter Offal Soup
A sour and bitter soup from the Ilocos region, traditionally made with beef or goat innards (tripe, liver, hea…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein35 fat550 kcal
Pinatisang Baboy
Pork in Fish Sauce with Leafy Greens
Pork belly or cubes simmered in a savory broth predominantly seasoned with fish sauce, garlic, and ginger, fin…
4 net7 total3 fibre60 protein60 fat800 kcal
Tuna Panga (Inihaw)
Grilled Tuna Jaw
A popular grilled dish featuring the fatty and flavorful jaw portion of the tuna, seasoned and grilled to perf…
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein35 fat600 kcal
Adobong Kangkong
Water Spinach Adobo
A simple, savory Filipino vegetable dish made with kangkong (water spinach) cooked in the classic adobo style …
5 net8 total3 fibre5 protein20 fat250 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
Ensaladang Ampalaya
Bitter Melon Salad
A refreshing and tangy salad featuring thinly sliced blanched bitter melon, fresh tomatoes, and red onions, ty…
5 net8 total3 fibre3 protein10 fat150 kcal
Imbaliktad
Ilocano Stir-fried Beef with Bile
A unique Ilocano dish featuring thinly sliced beef, often with liver or other offal, quickly stir-fried with a…
5 net6 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat600 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 Dulong
Pan-fried Silverfish
Tiny silverfish (dulong) seasoned lightly and pan-fried to a crispy, golden texture. A delicate and savory sea…
0 net0 total0 fibre60 protein38 fat600 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 Alimasag
Fried Crab
Whole crabs, simply seasoned and pan-fried or deep-fried until golden and crispy. A straightforward preparatio…
1 net1 total0 fibre45 protein28 fat450 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
Pritong Tuyo
Fried Dried Fish (No Rice)
Crispy fried dried fish, a classic Filipino breakfast or side dish, seasoned simply with salt. Naturally very …
1 net1 total0 fibre25 protein25 fat350 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
Inihaw na Hito
Grilled Catfish
Whole catfish marinated simply and then grilled to perfection, resulting in tender, smoky flesh with a slightl…
2 net2 total0 fibre55 protein25 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Inihaw na Tilapia
Grilled Tilapia
A whole tilapia fish, seasoned and grilled until the skin is slightly crispy and the flesh is tender and flaky…
2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein20 fat350 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 Itlog na Maalat
Boiled Salted Duck Egg
Hard-boiled salted duck eggs, a common Filipino side dish or snack. Simple, savory, and rich in protein and fa…
2 net2 total0 fibre13 protein15 fat190 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 Hipon
Steamed Shrimp
Fresh shrimp simply steamed, often served with a dipping sauce of calamansi and fish sauce. This preparation i…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein4 fat180 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
Pinaupong Manok
Seated Steamed Chicken with Lemongrass
A whole chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, and stuffed with aromatics like lemongrass and ginger, then steame…
2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein45 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Pritong Hipon (Unbreaded)
Pan-Fried Shrimp (Unbreaded)
Succulent fresh shrimp simply pan-fried until perfectly cooked and lightly golden, seasoned with just salt and…
2 net3 total1 fibre50 protein28 fat450 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 Bangus
Whole Grilled Milkfish
A whole milkfish (bangus) marinated in a mixture of calamansi juice, soy sauce (or fish sauce), garlic, and pe…
3 net3 total0 fibre45 protein40 fat552 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
Pritong Lapu-Lapu
Pan-Fried Grouper (No Rice)
A whole grouper fish, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, then pan-fried or deep-fried until golden and cris…
3 net3 total0 fibre55 protein60 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Sautéed Shrimp in Garlic and Butter
Garlic Butter Shrimp
Succulent shrimp quickly sautéed in a rich sauce of butter, minced garlic, and a touch of salt and pepper. A s…
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein38 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Steamed Hipon sa Bawang at Mantikilya
Steamed Shrimp with Garlic and Butter
Fresh shrimp simply steamed or sautéed with abundant garlic and butter, often seasoned with salt and pepper. A…
3 net3 total0 fibre50 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Suwahe Soup
Simple Shrimp Soup
A light and refreshing clear broth soup with fresh suwahe (river shrimp), ginger, garlic, and onions, often fi…
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein15 fat350 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