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.
52 matching dishes
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Inihaw na Salmon Steak
Grilled Salmon Steak (Filipino Style)
A thick-cut salmon steak seasoned simply with salt and pepper, grilled to retain its natural flavors and omega…
3 net3 total0 fibre50 protein60 fat750 kcal
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Inihaw na Tadyang ng Baboy
Grilled Pork Spare Ribs
Succulent pork spare ribs, marinated and then grilled over charcoal until tender and slightly charred. For ket…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein70 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Leche Flan
Keto Crème Caramel
A rich, creamy, and smooth custard made with egg yolks, heavy cream, and keto-approved sugar substitutes, topp…
3 net8 total0 fibre10 protein35 fat400 kcal
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Keto Longganisa
Sugar-Free Filipino Pork Sausage
A savory, pan-fried Filipino pork sausage. The keto version ensures no sugar is used in the curing and prepara…
3 net3 total0 fibre40 protein80 fat892 kcal
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Keto Tocino
Sugar-Free Cured Pork Belly
Cured pork belly, typically pan-fried until slightly caramelized. The keto version is prepared without sugar i…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein100 fat1032 kcal
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Pinatisang Pechay (Keto Modified)
Bok Choy in Fish Sauce (Keto Modified)
Fresh bok choy (pechay) quickly sautéed with garlic and seasoned with savory fish sauce, creating a simple yet…
3 net5 total2 fibre2 protein14 fat150 kcal
KAsoon
Sinaing na Tulingan (Keto Modified Slow-Cooked Tuna)
Slow-Cooked Tuna with Souring Agent
A Batangas delicacy featuring whole Tulingan (bullet tuna) slow-cooked for hours with minimal liquid, pork fat…
3 net4 total1 fibre70 protein45 fat700 kcal
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Walkman
Grilled Pig's Ears
Pig's ears, often boiled until tender, then marinated and grilled. Known for their chewy texture and rich, sav…
3 net3 total0 fibre30 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Adobong Dilaw (Pork/Chicken Turmeric Adobo)
Turmeric Pork/Chicken Adobo
A regional adobo variant, typically from Southern Luzon, where pork or chicken is stewed in a unique blend of …
4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein58 fat700 kcal
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Bistik na Dila
Beef Tongue Steak
Tender slices of braised ox tongue, pan-fried and served with a savory-tangy sauce made from soy sauce, calama…
4 net6 total2 fibre30 protein45 fat580 kcal
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Ensaladang Pipino (Keto Modified)
Cucumber Salad (Keto Modified)
A refreshing salad made from sliced cucumbers, typically dressed with vinegar, salt, and pepper. For keto, any…
4 net6 total2 fibre1 protein0 fat30 kcal
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Ginisang Repolyo (with Pork and Shrimp)
Sautéed Cabbage with Pork and Shrimp
A simple and comforting stir-fry of shredded cabbage, ground pork, and small shrimp, sautéed with garlic, onio…
4 net8 total4 fibre25 protein35 fat450 kcal
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Inihaw na Bituka ng Baka
Grilled Beef Intestines
Skewered beef intestines, marinated and grilled until tender and slightly charred. A popular street food, offe…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat650 kcal
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Inihaw na Buntot ng Baka
Grilled Oxtail
Succulent oxtail, typically slow-cooked until tender, then marinated in a savory-tangy mixture of soy sauce, c…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
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Inihaw na Isaw ng Baboy (o Manok)
Grilled Pork (or Chicken) Intestines
Pork or chicken intestines, meticulously cleaned, parboiled until tender, then marinated in a savory-sour mixt…
4 net4 total0 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Inihaw na Lapu-Lapu
Grilled Whole Grouper with Ginger and Tomato (Keto Modified)
A whole grouper, simply seasoned with salt and pepper, often stuffed with ginger, onion, and tomatoes, then gr…
4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein30 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Inihaw na Pugita
Grilled Octopus (Filipino Style)
Tender octopus tentacles, typically pre-boiled until tender, then marinated in a savory calamansi-soy mixture …
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein20 fat450 kcal
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Nilagang Isda (with Pechay and Tomatoes)
Boiled Fish with Bok Choy and Tomatoes
A light and wholesome soup featuring fresh whole or filleted fish (such as Tilapia or Bangus) gently boiled in…
4 net7 total3 fibre40 protein30 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Pinapaitang Kambing (Keto Modified Bitter Goat Stew)
Keto Modified Bitter Goat Innards Stew
A pungent and bitter soup from the Ilocos region, made with goat meat and innards (tripe, liver, small intesti…
4 net6 total2 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Sautéed Garlic Kangkong
Sautéed Water Spinach with Garlic
Fresh water spinach quickly sautéed with generous amounts of garlic, often seasoned with soy sauce or fish sau…
4 net8 total4 fibre4 protein25 fat250 kcal
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Sinampalukang Manok (Chicken in Tamarind Leaves Soup)
Chicken Soup with Tamarind Leaves
A comforting and tangy Filipino soup featuring tender chicken pieces simmered in a clear broth with young tama…
4 net6 total2 fibre45 protein38 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Steamed Maya-Maya (Keto Modified)
Steamed Red Snapper with Ginger and Soy Sauce (Keto Modified)
A whole red snapper (maya-maya) expertly steamed with aromatic ginger and spring onions, finished with a light…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein25 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Baked Lapu-Lapu in Banana Leaves with Ginger-Tomato Stuffing (Keto Modified)
Baked Snapper with Ginger-Tomato Stuffing in Banana Leaves
A whole Lapu-Lapu (snapper) or similar white fish seasoned and generously stuffed with a savory mixture of fre…
5 net8 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Braised Pork Leg with Soy-Vinegar (Keto Modified, No Pineapple/Sugar)
Keto Braised Pork Leg
A tender and succulent pork leg (pata) slow-braised until fork-tender in a savory and aromatic sauce made from…
5 net5 total0 fibre45 protein60 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Embutido (Filipino Meatloaf Roll, Keto Modified)
Keto Modified Filipino Meatloaf Roll
A classic Filipino steamed and often pan-fried meatloaf made from ground pork or beef, mixed with egg, bell pe…
5 net7 total2 fibre40 protein48 fat620 kcal
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Inihaw na Talong (Keto Modified)
Grilled Eggplant (Keto Modified)
Whole eggplants grilled over charcoal until soft and smoky. It's a versatile side dish, often served with a si…
5 net10 total5 fibre2 protein14 fat170 kcal
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Keto Tapa ng Baka
Keto Pan-Fried Cured Beef
Thinly sliced beef, traditionally cured and pan-fried. The keto version omits the typically sweet marinade for…
5 net5 total0 fibre60 protein40 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
Kinilaw na Ubod
Coconut Palm Heart Ceviche with Shrimp/Pork Belly
Fresh, crunchy strips of coconut palm heart (ubod) marinated in vinegar, ginger, chili, and onions. Often serv…
5 net9 total4 fibre15 protein20 fat300 kcal
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Nilagang Baboy (Keto Modified)
Boiled Pork Belly and Greens Soup (Keto Modified)
A simple, comforting soup with tender boiled pork belly in a clear, savory broth, served with non-starchy leaf…
5 net8 total3 fibre43 protein60 fat800 kcal
KAsoon
Paksiw na Bangus with Ampalaya (Keto Modified)
Milkfish and Bitter Melon in Vinegar Stew
A tangy and flavorful stew featuring whole milkfish (bangus) simmered in white vinegar with garlic, ginger, an…
5 net9 total4 fibre45 protein38 fat550 kcal
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Pinatisang Pusit (Keto Modified)
Squid in Fish Sauce (Keto Modified)
Squid simmered in a savory broth primarily seasoned with fish sauce (patis), garlic, and chili. Modified to en…
5 net6 total1 fibre45 protein25 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Sugpo Con Mayonesa
Baked Prawns with Mayonnaise Topping
Large tiger prawns (sugpo) baked or broiled, topped with a rich, savory mayonnaise mixture, often garnished wi…
5 net5 total0 fibre45 protein75 fat850 kcal
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Tuna Salpicao
Garlic Tuna Bites
Tender chunks of fresh tuna quickly sautéed in a fragrant garlic-infused oil, typically seasoned with soy sauc…
5 net6 total1 fibre45 protein30 fat480 kcal