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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bicol Express
Pork and Chili in Coconut Milk
A fiery and rich Filipino stew originating from the Bicol region, featuring tender pork (often belly) cooked i…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein65 fat780 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
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
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
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 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 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
Adobong Mani
Garlic Fried Peanuts
A popular Filipino snack or 'pulutan' (bar food) consisting of peanuts deep-fried with copious amounts of crun…
9 net15 total6 fibre15 protein40 fat450 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
Ginataang Hipon (Shrimp in Coconut Milk)
Shrimp in Coconut Milk with Garlic and Ginger
Plump shrimp cooked in a luscious, savory coconut milk sauce, fragrant with ginger, garlic, and often a touch …
9 net12 total3 fibre50 protein70 fat850 kcal
Ginataang Puso ng Saging (with Pork)
Banana Blossom and Pork in Coconut Milk
Tender banana blossoms stewed in rich, savory coconut milk with chunks of pork belly or shoulder, garlic, ging…
9 net15 total6 fibre35 protein55 fat650 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
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
Ginataang Talbos ng Kamote (with Shrimp/Pork)
Sweet Potato Leaves in Coconut Milk (with Shrimp/Pork)
Young sweet potato leaves (talbos ng kamote) simmered in a rich, creamy, and savory coconut milk gravy. Often …
10 net18 total8 fibre25 protein50 fat580 kcal
Ginataang Tilapia/Pompano (Fish in Coconut Milk)
Fish in Coconut Milk with Ginger and Chili
A rich and creamy Filipino dish where whole Tilapia or Pompano is gently simmered in coconut milk, infused wit…
10 net15 total5 fibre70 protein90 fat1100 kcal
Pinangat (May Baboy)
Taro Leaves Cooked in Coconut Milk with Pork
A Bicolano specialty, taro leaves are meticulously wrapped around a filling of pork (typically fatty belly) an…
10 net15 total5 fibre40 protein65 fat750 kcal
Ginataang Pechay with Pork
Pork and Bok Choy in Coconut Milk
Tender slices of pork (often pork belly or shoulder) and fresh bok choy (pechay) simmered in a rich, creamy co…
11 net18 total7 fibre38 protein65 fat750 kcal
Keto Chicken Pastel (Crustless Chicken and Mushroom Stew)
Crustless Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Stew
A rich and creamy chicken stew, traditionally baked with a pastry crust, now adapted for keto by serving it cr…
11 net15 total4 fibre65 protein85 fat1050 kcal
Paksiw na Lechon
Lechon Stew in Vinegar Sauce
A rich and tangy stew made from leftover roasted pig (lechon), simmered in a savory sauce of vinegar, liver sp…
11 net12 total1 fibre70 protein70 fat900 kcal
Ginataang Langka (with Pork)
Young Jackfruit and Pork in Coconut Milk
Tender young (unripe) jackfruit and succulent pork cooked in a rich, creamy coconut milk stew, flavored with g…
12 net18 total6 fibre40 protein65 fat750 kcal
Pork Sisig
Sizzling Chopped Pork (often with pig's face)
A savory, spicy, and tangy dish made from finely chopped grilled or boiled pig's face (or belly), seasoned wit…
12 net15 total3 fibre60 protein85 fat1000 kcal
Ginataang Tahong
Mussels in Coconut Milk
Fresh mussels simmered in a rich, creamy coconut milk sauce with aromatic ginger, garlic, onions, and often a …
14 net18 total4 fibre35 protein45 fat550 kcal
Gising-Gising
Spicy Green Beans and Pork in Coconut Milk
A vibrant and spicy dish of minced pork and chopped green beans (or winged beans) simmered in a rich, creamy c…
14 net20 total6 fibre45 protein58 fat700 kcal
Kare-Kare (Keto Modified)
Oxtail Peanut Stew (Keto Modified)
A rich and savory stew made from tender oxtail and tripe simmered in a thick, flavorful peanut sauce. The keto…
14 net20 total6 fibre60 protein65 fat800 kcal
Ginataang Kamias with Pork
Pork and Bilimbi in Coconut Milk
A unique and flavorful dish featuring tender pork simmered in a rich and creamy coconut milk sauce, made disti…
16 net22 total6 fibre42 protein68 fat780 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