Singaporean keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Adapting Singaporean cuisine to keto is difficult due to the widespread use of rice, noodles, and sugar/starch-heavy sauces in most traditional dishes.
Top ingredients
Best traditional keto ingredients include grilled seafood, plain roasted or steamed chicken, and lean cuts of beef or pork.
Danger zones
The biggest carb traps are pervasive rice and noodles, all thick gravies and sweet sauces (e.g., chili crab, laksa broth, satay sauce), and starch-thickened stir-fries.
Best for
This cuisine works best for highly disciplined keto dieters skilled in rigorous ingredient scrutiny and modification, or those focused solely on plain grilled proteins.
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鱼子煎蛋
Fish Roe Omelette
A crispy-edged omelette generously studded with savoury fish roe, typically from local fish. A flavourful and …
3 net3 total0 fibre25 protein32 fat400 kcal
黄酒鸡
Steamed Chicken with Chinese Wine
Tender chicken pieces (often thigh or drumstick) steamed to perfection in a flavorful broth enriched with Chin…
3 net3 total0 fibre50 protein28 fat450 kcal
蒸水蛋
Steamed Eggs
A simple yet comforting dish of silky smooth steamed eggs, often made with broth for added flavour and a delic…
3 net3 total0 fibre20 protein18 fat250 kcal
Steamed Pork with Salted Fish
Steamed Pork Belly with Salted Fish
A classic home-style Cantonese dish featuring tender slices of fatty pork belly steamed with pungent, savory s…
3 net3 total0 fibre55 protein60 fat750 kcal
药材虾
Herbal Prawns
Fresh prawns cooked in a fragrant, clear broth infused with various traditional Chinese herbs like dang gui an…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein15 fat320 kcal
肉碎煎蛋
Minced Meat Omelette
A simple yet satisfying omelette filled with savory seasoned minced pork, sometimes with a hint of chopped spr…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein50 fat600 kcal
胡椒猪肚汤
Pig Stomach Soup with Peppercorns
A warming and peppery clear soup, featuring tender pork stomach and lean pork ribs, simmered with white pepper…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein28 fat450 kcal
Shrimp Omelette (Fu Yong Dan)
A fluffy omelette loaded with succulent shrimp, often mixed with chopped spring onions and sometimes a touch o…
4 net5 total1 fibre42 protein46 fat605 kcal
肉碎蒸蛋
Steamed Eggs with Minced Pork
A comforting and simple dish featuring silky smooth steamed eggs topped with savory seasoned minced pork, ofte…
4 net4 total0 fibre45 protein32 fat480 kcal
咸蛋蒸肉饼
Steamed Pork Patty with Salted Egg
A classic comfort dish featuring a savoury minced pork patty, mixed with simple seasonings, and topped with a …
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein28 fat450 kcal
蛋白蒸虾
Steamed Prawns with Egg White
Delicate prawns steamed with fluffy egg whites and a light, savory broth, often garnished with spring onions a…
4 net4 total0 fibre45 protein18 fat350 kcal
蒜蓉蒸虾
Steamed Prawns with Garlic and Chilli
Fresh prawns steamed to perfection, topped generously with fragrant minced garlic and a hint of chilli padi, o…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein18 fat350 kcal
咸鱼炒豆芽
Stir-fried Bean Sprouts with Salted Fish
A simple yet flavorful stir-fry combining crunchy bean sprouts with savory bits of salted fish, garlic, and so…
4 net7 total3 fibre15 protein30 fat350 kcal
蒜蓉炒豆苗
Stir-fried Pea Shoots with Garlic
Fresh and crisp pea shoots (dou miao) stir-fried simply with fragrant minced garlic. A very popular and natura…
4 net8 total4 fibre6 protein22 fat250 kcal
苦瓜煎蛋
Bittergourd Omelette
A simple yet flavourful omelette featuring thinly sliced bittergourd, often pan-fried until tender and slightl…
5 net7 total2 fibre25 protein38 fat450 kcal
Cereal Prawns (Keto Modified - No Cereal)
Stir-fried Butter Prawns (No Cereal)
Large, succulent prawns stir-fried in a rich butter sauce infused with fragrant curry leaves, garlic, and chil…
5 net7 total2 fibre50 protein38 fat550 kcal
Chye Poh Omelette
Preserved Radish Omelette
A simple yet flavorful omelette, pan-fried with salty preserved radish (chye poh) and often spring onions. Nat…
5 net6 total1 fibre22 protein38 fat450 kcal
上汤啦啦
Clams in Superior Broth
Fresh clams simmered in a savory superior broth, typically infused with ginger, spring onion, and often a touc…
5 net6 total1 fibre35 protein25 fat380 kcal
Deep-fried Fermented Red Beancurd Pork Belly
Crispy Fermented Beancurd Pork Belly
Succulent pork belly marinated in savory fermented red beancurd (nan ru), five-spice powder, and sometimes Chi…
5 net5 total0 fibre50 protein85 fat950 kcal
Fish Maw Soup (No Starch)
Clear Fish Maw and Crab Meat Soup
A delicate and nourishing soup featuring tender, rehydrated fish maw, shredded crab meat, and often shiitake m…
5 net8 total3 fibre30 protein20 fat350 kcal
Sio Bak
Crispy Roast Pork Belly
Crispy roasted pork belly with a crunchy skin and tender, fatty meat layers. A popular dish found at hawker ce…
5 net5 total0 fibre45 protein100 fat1100 kcal
虾米炒包菜
Stir-fried Cabbage with Dried Shrimp
A simple yet flavourful stir-fried cabbage dish with aromatic dried shrimp, garlic, and sometimes a hint of fi…
5 net9 total4 fibre8 protein25 fat280 kcal
西洋菜排骨汤
Watercress Pork Rib Soup
A wholesome and comforting clear soup, featuring tender pork ribs simmered with fresh watercress. This simple …
5 net7 total2 fibre45 protein25 fat420 kcal
冬瓜排骨汤
Winter Melon Soup with Pork Ribs
A comforting and clear broth soup made with chunks of winter melon, tender pork ribs, and sometimes dried scal…
5 net8 total3 fibre40 protein32 fat480 kcal
乌鸡汤
Black Chicken Herbal Soup
A nourishing traditional Chinese soup featuring black chicken slow-boiled with various Chinese herbs. Known fo…
6 net8 total2 fibre55 protein25 fat450 kcal
Braised Sea Cucumber with Mushrooms
Braised Sea Cucumber with Shiitake Mushrooms and Broccoli (No Starch)
A luxurious and often celebratory dish featuring tender, rehydrated sea cucumber braised to perfection with ri…
6 net10 total4 fibre25 protein25 fat400 kcal
Hainanese Chicken (Keto Style)
Hainanese Poached Chicken with Keto Greens
Tender, succulent poached chicken served chilled or warm, accompanied by a clear chicken broth and refreshing …
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein35 fat580 kcal
羊肉汤
Hainanese Mutton Soup
A hearty and aromatic soup featuring tender mutton pieces simmered with a blend of Chinese herbs and spices, r…
6 net8 total2 fibre55 protein30 fat520 kcal
Salt and Pepper Calamari (No Batter)
Deep-Fried Calamari with Salt and Pepper (No Batter)
Crispy, tender rings of calamari (squid) seasoned simply with salt and pepper, deep-fried without any starchy …
6 net6 total0 fibre36 protein42 fat540 kcal
Salted Egg Yolk Crab (No Batter/Sugar)
Crab with Salted Egg Yolk Sauce
Whole crab stir-fried in a rich, creamy sauce made from mashed salted duck egg yolks, butter, and fragrant cur…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein75 fat900 kcal
药材蒸鸡
Steamed Chicken with Chinese Herbs (No Dates)
Whole or cut chicken pieces steamed to tender perfection with a medley of traditional Chinese herbs, yielding …
6 net8 total2 fibre55 protein35 fat550 kcal
香菇杞子蒸鸡
Steamed Chicken with Mushrooms and Wolfberries
A classic home-style steamed dish featuring tender chicken pieces (often thigh or drumstick), shiitake mushroo…
6 net9 total3 fibre45 protein38 fat550 kcal
豆酱蒸鱼
Steamed Fish with Fermented Soybean Paste (Tau Cheo)
A delicate and flavorful steamed fish dish, typically a whole fish, dressed with a savory sauce made from ferm…
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein30 fat550 kcal
带子炒芦笋
Stir-fried Asparagus with Scallops
A light and elegant stir-fry dish combining fresh asparagus spears and succulent scallops, typically seasoned …
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein28 fat450 kcal
Stir-fried Broccoli with Scallops (No Starch)
Stir-fried Broccoli and Scallops (Keto Modified)
Fresh broccoli florets stir-fried with tender scallops, garlic, and a light savory sauce. A healthy and delici…
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein32 fat480 kcal
姜葱螃蟹 (无米粉)
Stir-fried Crab with Ginger & Spring Onion (No Noodles)
Fresh crab stir-fried with aromatic ginger and spring onion in a savory, light sauce, typically served without…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein20 fat400 kcal
人参炖鸡汤
Double Boiled Chicken Soup with Ginseng
A traditional nourishing soup featuring tender chicken, ginseng, and other Chinese herbs, double-boiled for ho…
7 net8 total1 fibre40 protein15 fat300 kcal
Fish Soup (Clear Broth)
Sliced Fish Soup (Clear)
A light and clear soup featuring fresh fish slices, ginger, tomatoes, and leafy greens.…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein30 fat480 kcal
Kam Heong Crab (No Sugar/Starch)
Fragrant Golden Crab (Keto Modified)
Crab stir-fried in a unique 'Kam Heong' (fragrant golden) sauce made with dried shrimp, curry leaves, chili pa…
7 net9 total2 fibre58 protein70 fat850 kcal
马来盏炒猪肉 (Keto Modified - Low Sugar Sambal)
Stir-fried Pork with Belacan (Keto Modified)
Slices of pork stir-fried with aromatic belacan (fermented shrimp paste), chili, and sometimes minimal amounts…
7 net10 total3 fibre65 protein48 fat700 kcal
虾酱排骨 (Keto Modified - No Batter)
Prawn Paste Pork Ribs (Keto Modified - No Batter)
Tender pork ribs marinated in pungent fermented prawn paste (har cheong) and spices, then deep-fried until cri…
7 net8 total1 fibre70 protein60 fat800 kcal
Ngoh Hiang
Five-Spice Pork Roll
A traditional Hokkien and Teochew dish, these deep-fried rolls are made from minced pork, prawns, water chestn…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein65 fat800 kcal
豉汁排骨 (无勾芡)
Pork Ribs with Black Bean Sauce (No Starch)
Tender pork ribs braised or stir-fried in a deeply savoury fermented black bean sauce with a hint of garlic an…
7 net9 total2 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
咸蛋排骨 (无粉)
Salted Egg Pork Ribs (No Batter)
Succulent pork ribs stir-fried in a rich, creamy sauce made from mashed salted egg yolks. This keto version is…
7 net8 total1 fibre50 protein58 fat750 kcal
咸菜鸭汤
Salted Vegetable Duck Soup
A classic Teochew sour and savoury soup made with tender duck meat, salted preserved mustard greens (kiam chye…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein20 fat400 kcal
Sambal Kangkong (Low Sugar Sambal)
Stir-fried Water Spinach with Low Sugar Sambal
Water spinach (kangkong) stir-fried until tender-crisp in a spicy and aromatic sambal belacan, modified to sig…
7 net10 total3 fibre5 protein25 fat300 kcal
Sambal Prawns/Squid (Keto Modified)
Spicy Stir-fried Prawns or Squid
Succulent prawns or tender squid pieces stir-fried vigorously in a vibrant, spicy sambal paste, often accompan…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein28 fat450 kcal
Sliced Fish with Ginger and Scallion (No Starch Sauce)
Stir-fried Sliced Fish with Ginger and Scallion (No Starch Sauce)
Tender slices of fish (e.g., batang, grouper) quickly stir-fried with fragrant ginger juliennes and fresh scal…
7 net8 total1 fibre40 protein30 fat520 kcal
Sotong Kangkong (Keto Modified - Low Sugar/No Starch Sauce)
Stir-fried Squid and Water Spinach with Savory Sauce (No Starch/Low Sugar)
A hawker center favorite featuring tender blanched or stir-fried squid and kangkong (water spinach), tossed in…
7 net11 total4 fibre27 protein31 fat495 kcal
Stir-fried Beef with Ginger and Spring Onion
Stir-fried Sliced Beef with Ginger and Spring Onion (No Starch)
Tender slices of beef quickly stir-fried with pungent ginger and aromatic spring onions in a savory sauce, mod…
7 net8 total1 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Stir-fried Frog Legs with Ginger and Spring Onion
Stir-fried Frog Legs with Ginger and Spring Onion (No Starch)
Tender frog legs stir-fried with fragrant ginger and fresh spring onions in a light, savory sauce, modified by…
7 net8 total1 fibre50 protein35 fat550 kcal
烧肉炒芥兰
Stir-fried Kailan with Roast Pork
Crispy roast pork belly pieces (sio bak) stir-fried with tender kailan (Chinese broccoli) and garlic in a savo…
7 net12 total5 fibre35 protein65 fat750 kcal
Stir-fried Lala (Clams) with Garlic and Chilli
Stir-fried Clams with Garlic and Chilli (No Starch)
Fresh, succulent clams (lala) stir-fried quickly with an aromatic blend of minced garlic, fresh red chillies, …
7 net10 total3 fibre35 protein25 fat400 kcal
姜葱青口 (无勾芡)
Stir-fried Mussels with Ginger and Spring Onion (No Starch)
Fresh mussels stir-fried quickly with aromatic ginger, vibrant spring onions, and a light savoury sauce. Modif…
7 net8 total1 fibre40 protein22 fat380 kcal
Thai Style Steamed Squid with Chilli and Lime
Steamed Squid with Chilli-Lime Dressing
Fresh squid (sotong) steamed to perfection and then drenched in a vibrant, tangy, and spicy dressing made from…
7 net8 total1 fibre45 protein15 fat350 kcal
Assam Pedas Fish
Spicy Sour Fish Stew
A fiery and tangy fish stew, typically prepared with a firm white fish like stingray or mackerel, cooked in a …
8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein28 fat480 kcal
咸鱼花腩煲 (无土豆/勾芡)
Claypot Pork Belly with Salted Fish (No Potatoes/Starch)
A savory and robust dish featuring tender, fatty pork belly braised with aromatic salted fish in a claypot. It…
8 net10 total2 fibre40 protein65 fat750 kcal
Roasted Duck (Keto Modified)
Roasted Duck Platter with Cucumber
Succulent roasted duck, known for its crispy skin and tender, flavorful meat, served as a standalone platter w…
8 net10 total2 fibre50 protein60 fat780 kcal
Salted Egg Yolk Prawns (No Batter)
Wok-fried Prawns with Salted Egg Yolk Sauce (No Batter)
Fresh prawns wok-fried and generously coated in a rich, creamy, and savory salted egg yolk sauce, prepared wit…
8 net10 total2 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
苦瓜排骨
Stir-fried Bitter Gourd with Pork Ribs
A rustic dish featuring bitter gourd slices stir-fried with tender pork ribs, often with fermented black beans…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Questions people ask
What can I eat at a Singaporean restaurant on keto?
Good orders that are keto as served include Fish Roe Omelette (3g net carbs), Steamed Chicken with Chinese Wine (3g net carbs), Steamed Eggs (3g net carbs), Steamed Pork with Salted Fish (3g net carbs), Herbal Prawns (4g net carbs) and Minced Meat Omelette (4g net carbs). Of the 400 Singaporean dishes in this guide, 104 are keto as served.
Is Singaporean food keto-friendly?
Keto Atlas rates Singaporean food "Navigable" for keto. Adapting Singaporean cuisine to keto is difficult due to the widespread use of rice, noodles, and sugar/starch-heavy sauces in most traditional dishes.
What Singaporean dishes should I avoid on keto?
The biggest carb traps are pervasive rice and noodles, all thick gravies and sweet sauces (e.g., chili crab, laksa broth, satay sauce), and starch-thickened stir-fries. Dishes to skip include Orh Luak (23g), Stir-fried Pork Belly with Belacan and Petai (28g), Keto Claypot Braised Mutton Belly (19g) and Deep-fried Tofu Topped with Preserved Radish (16g).
How do I order Singaporean food keto-style?
Many dishes become keto with one small request. For Steamed Prawns with Garlic and Chilli: ensure the light soy sauce mixture does not contain added sugar or corn starch. Request for a plain steamed version if unsure about the sauce ingredients. For Cereal Prawns: crucially, request no cereal coating (this is often Nestum, a high-carb oat/wheat/rice flour product).