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
Ensaladang Lato
Seaweed Salad
A refreshing salad made with fresh lato (sea grapes) tossed with chopped tomatoes, red onions, and ginger, dre…
6 net12 total6 fibre7 protein8 fat180 kcal
Ensaladang Talong (Grilled Eggplant Salad with Pork Chicharon)
Grilled Eggplant Salad with Pork Cracklings
A refreshing salad featuring tender grilled eggplant, peeled and mashed, then mixed with diced tomatoes, onion…
6 net12 total6 fibre25 protein40 fat500 kcal
Kinilaw na Tanigue (Spanish Mackerel Ceviche)
Spanish Mackerel Ceviche
A classic Filipino appetizer featuring fresh, raw Spanish mackerel (tanigue) fillets 'cooked' in a vibrant mar…
6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein20 fat400 kcal
Pinatisang Isda (Fish in Fish Sauce with Leafy Greens)
Fish Cooked in Fish Sauce with Leafy Greens
A simple yet flavorful dish featuring whole fish (such as Tilapia or Pompano) simmered in a savory broth predo…
6 net10 total4 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
Tinolang Manok
Ginger Chicken Soup
A warm and comforting Filipino chicken soup flavored with ginger, garlic, and fish sauce. It typically include…
6 net9 total3 fibre60 protein25 fat480 kcal
Tiyula Itum
Black Beef Soup
A unique and flavorful Tausug beef stew or soup, characterized by its distinctive black color derived from bur…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Adobong Atay at Balunbalunan
Chicken Liver and Gizzard Adobo
A classic Filipino adobo dish featuring tender chicken liver and chewy gizzards, braised in a savory and tangy…
7 net8 total1 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Adobong Tahong
Mussels Adobo Style
Fresh mussels simmered in a classic adobo sauce of vinegar, soy sauce, abundant garlic, and bay leaf, deliveri…
7 net8 total1 fibre30 protein25 fat380 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
Ginataang Sigarilyas (with Pork)
Winged Beans in Coconut Milk with Pork
A creamy Filipino dish featuring sigarilyas (winged beans) cooked in rich coconut milk with pork, garlic, onio…
7 net12 total5 fibre40 protein50 fat620 kcal
Tortang Talong
Eggplant Omelette
A simple yet satisfying dish of grilled eggplant flattened, dipped in a beaten egg mixture, and pan-fried unti…
7 net15 total8 fibre20 protein38 fat450 kcal
Ensaladang Pako (with Salted Egg)
Fern Salad with Salted Egg
A refreshing salad made from blanched fiddlehead ferns (pako), fresh tomatoes, and red onions, topped with sli…
8 net12 total4 fibre12 protein20 fat280 kcal
Kinilaw na Tuna
Tuna Ceviche
Fresh raw tuna (sashimi-grade) cubes 'cooked' in vinegar or calamansi juice, mixed with ginger, red onion, and…
8 net10 total2 fibre40 protein28 fat400 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
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
Kilawing Talaba
Oyster Ceviche
Fresh, plump oysters 'cooked' in an acidic marinade of vinegar, mixed with finely chopped ginger, red onions, …
9 net10 total1 fibre25 protein12 fat250 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
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