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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
Keto Escabeche (Fried Fish na may Maasim at Malinamnam na Sarsa)
Pan-fried Fish with Savory Vinegar and Garlic Sauce
A keto adaptation of the classic sweet and sour fish. Fried whole fish is topped with a savory, tangy sauce ma…
11 net15 total4 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
Sinigang na Baboy (Keto Modified)
Pork Tamarind Soup (Keto Modified)
A sour and savory Filipino soup featuring tender pork belly in a tangy tamarind broth, loaded with keto-friend…
11 net15 total4 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
Pipian (Keto Modified)
Chicken with Peanut Sauce (Keto)
A flavorful chicken stew characterized by its savory, slightly nutty sauce made from ground peanuts, annatto o…
12 net18 total6 fibre48 protein55 fat700 kcal
Pinakbet
Mixed Vegetables with Shrimp Paste and Pork
A savory vegetable stew from the Ilocos region, featuring bitter melon, eggplant, okra, and long beans, stir-f…
13 net25 total12 fibre38 protein55 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
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
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
KAsoon
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
KAsoon
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
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
KAsoon
Adobong Alimango
Crab Adobo
Whole crabs cooked in the iconic adobo sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and peppercorns. This preparation …
6 net7 total1 fibre48 protein30 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
Ginataang Balunbalunan
Chicken Gizzard in Coconut Milk
Tender chicken gizzards simmered in rich and creamy coconut milk with ginger, garlic, onions, and often green …
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein30 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Ginataang Toge ng Mongo (with Pork)
Mung Bean Sprouts in Coconut Milk with Pork
Crisp mung bean sprouts (toge) and tender pork pieces cooked in a rich, creamy coconut milk sauce with garlic,…
6 net11 total5 fibre38 protein52 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Pinatisang Itlog na Maalat
Salted Duck Egg with Fish Sauce and Tomatoes (Keto Modified)
A simple yet flavorful Filipino side dish or light meal consisting of salted duck eggs (itlog na maalat) mixed…
6 net8 total2 fibre20 protein28 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Tortang Gulay (Keto Modified)
Filipino Vegetable Omelette (Keto Style)
A savory, pan-fried omelette made with beaten eggs and a medley of finely chopped, low-carb vegetables such as…
6 net10 total4 fibre25 protein30 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Ginisang Upo with Pork and Shrimp
Sautéed Bottle Gourd with Pork and Shrimp
Bottle gourd (upo) sautéed with ground pork and shrimp, seasoned with garlic, onions, and fish sauce. Upo is a…
7 net11 total4 fibre30 protein35 fat463 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Chicken Curry
Filipino Chicken Curry (Keto Modified)
A flavorful and creamy Filipino-style chicken stew cooked in rich coconut milk with mild curry spices. This ke…
7 net12 total5 fibre45 protein50 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Ensaladang Puso ng Saging with Crispy Pork Belly
Keto Banana Blossom Salad with Crispy Pork Belly
Blanched and shredded banana blossoms (puso ng saging) mixed with red onions, bell peppers, and chili, dressed…
7 net12 total5 fibre40 protein55 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Pusit Estofado
Braised Squid in Tomato-Vinegar Sauce (Keto Modified)
Tender squid braised in a savory and tangy sauce made from tomatoes, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and bay leaf.…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein38 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Kilawing Puso ng Saging (Keto Modified)
Banana Blossom Ceviche (Keto Modified)
A tangy and savory salad made from thinly sliced banana blossoms (heart of banana), typically blanched, then m…
7 net12 total5 fibre8 protein30 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Sarsiadong Hipon
Shrimp with Tomato Sauce and Eggs
A savory shrimp dish featuring fresh shrimp cooked in a flavorful tomato-based sauce, often enriched with beat…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein25 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Sarsiadong Itlog
Eggs in Savory Tomato Sauce
Fried eggs simmered in a savory tomato-based sauce with garlic and onions, seasoned with fish sauce and black …
7 net10 total3 fibre20 protein35 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Gisang Ampalaya at Hipon
Sautéed Bitter Gourd with Shrimp
Bitter gourd (ampalaya) sautéed with fresh shrimp, garlic, onions, and a hint of tomatoes. A savory dish known…
8 net12 total4 fibre25 protein30 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Satti (Grilled Skewers with Sugar-Free Soup)
Grilled Chicken and Beef Skewers with Sugar-Free Peanut-Coconut Soup
A specialty of Zamboanga, featuring marinated and grilled chicken and/or beef skewers served alongside a uniqu…
8 net12 total4 fibre65 protein65 fat900 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Sinigang na Kanduli (Low-Carb Catfish Sour Soup)
Keto Catfish Sour Soup with Low-Carb Vegetables
A flavorful sour soup featuring tender catfish (Kanduli) simmered in a tangy tamarind broth with a selection o…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein40 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Lomo-Lomo
Ilonggo Pork Tenderloin and Liver Stir-fry
A flavorful Ilonggo stir-fry combining succulent slices of pork tenderloin and pork liver with sautéed onions,…
8 net11 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Nilagang Gulay (May Baboy)
Boiled Mixed Vegetables with Pork Belly (Keto Modified)
A comforting, clear broth soup featuring tender slices of pork belly simmered with a variety of low-carb veget…
8 net15 total7 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Pinatisang Talong with Pork and Shrimp
Eggplant in Fish Sauce with Pork and Shrimp
Sautéed eggplant and ground pork (or shrimp) in a savory fish sauce (patis) broth with garlic and onions. A si…
8 net13 total5 fibre30 protein40 fat512 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Modified Isda Pochero
Braised Fish with Low-Carb Vegetables
A savory and tangy fish stew, traditionally with saba bananas and potatoes. The keto version omits these and f…
9 net15 total6 fibre40 protein30 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Modified Pancit Palabok (with Shirataki Noodles)
Shirataki Noodles with Savory Shrimp-Garlic Sauce
Shirataki noodles topped with a rich, orange-hued shrimp-garlic sauce, garnished with crushed chicharon, hard-…
9 net15 total6 fibre30 protein45 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Adobong Sitaw with Pork
String Beans Adobo with Pork (No Sugar)
A savory stew of string beans and tender pork pieces cooked in a classic adobo sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, ga…
10 net15 total5 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Ginisang Sitaw at Kalabasa (Minimal Squash)
Sautéed String Beans and Squash with Pork and Shrimp (Keto Modified)
A sautéed vegetable dish featuring green beans (sitaw) and a very small amount of pumpkin/squash (kalabasa), w…
10 net17 total7 fibre30 protein40 fat520 kcal
KAsoon
Pinatisang Talong at Baka
Eggplant and Beef in Fish Sauce
Sliced eggplant and tender beef strips simmered in a savory broth primarily seasoned with fish sauce, along wi…
10 net15 total5 fibre40 protein58 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Arroz Caldo (Cauliflower Rice)
Cauliflower Rice Porridge with Chicken and Ginger
A comforting Filipino 'rice' porridge, reinvented with riced cauliflower instead of traditional rice, simmered…
11 net18 total7 fibre45 protein45 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Modified Pininyahang Manok
Braised Chicken in Coconut Milk with Pineapple Essence
Chicken braised in a rich coconut milk sauce, with bell peppers, and a hint of pineapple flavor (from natural …
12 net15 total3 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Keto Ensaladang Mangga with Chicharon
Green Mango Salad with Shrimp Paste & Pork Rinds (Keto Modified)
A vibrant salad featuring strips of sour green mango, mixed with savory shrimp paste (bagoong), onions, tomato…
15 net18 total3 fibre20 protein40 fat512 kcal