Singaporean keto guide

Bittergourd rings generously stuffed with a savoury mixture of minced pork and fish paste, then braised or ste…

Fresh clams stir-fried with fiery bird's eye chillies, fragrant garlic, and an abundance of holy basil leaves,…

Fresh crab cooked in a rich, aromatic butter-based sauce, often with garlic and curry leaves. Naturally keto-f…

A tangy and savory clear soup featuring tender pork ribs and preserved salted mustard greens. The sourness fro…

A vibrant, spicy, and sour clear Thai-style soup, very popular in Singapore, packed with a variety of fresh se…

A deeply flavorful, aromatic broth made from simmering prawn heads and shells, served with generous portions o…

A popular Zi Char dish featuring plump prawns stir-fried quickly in a dark, rich, and savory sauce predominant…

Lean slices of deer meat stir-fried quickly with a robust chilli paste, garlic, and sometimes onions and bell …

A delicate steamed dish featuring a whole black pomfret, known for its tender flesh. It's gently cooked with a…

Tender frog legs gently steamed with selected Chinese herbs like wolfberries and ginger, all wrapped and infus…

Soft silken tofu beautifully steamed with a topping of savoury minced pork, pungent fermented black beans (dou…

Rich, tender pork belly pieces slowly stewed until meltingly soft in a savoury sauce made from fermented black…

A simple yet flavorful vegetable stir-fry with crunchy bean sprouts, firm tofu (tau kwa) cubes, and fragrant c…

Crisp-tender cabbage stir-fried with rehydrated dried scallops, infusing the vegetable with a deep, savory sea…

Fresh clams stir-fried with aromatic ginger slices and a splash of Chinese rice wine (Shaoxing wine). This dis…

A popular zi char dish where a fish head (e.g., Red Snapper, Grouper) is stir-fried with generous amounts of f…

Luxurious fish maw (dried swim bladder) stir-fried with tender shiitake mushrooms and fresh seasonal greens li…

A beloved staple in Singaporean zi char, fresh kang kong (water spinach) is quickly stir-fried with copious am…

A light and healthy stir-fry combining tender slices of loofah (sponge gourd) with scrambled eggs, garlic, and…

Slices of firm and flavorful mackerel stir-fried with pungent fermented black beans, aromatic garlic, ginger, …

Slices of tender pork belly stir-fried with fragrant dried shrimp, fiery green chillies, garlic, and a touch o…

A rustic and flavorful stir-fry featuring savory pork belly and firm dried tofu (tau kua) cubes, seasoned with…

Prized for its unique texture and purported health benefits, rehydrated sea cucumber is stir-fried with fragra…

Whole squid, perfectly steamed to retain its tender texture, and generously topped with a vibrant mixture of m…

Fresh, succulent prawns wok-fried with the distinct pungent and savory flavor of fermented tofu (furu), typica…

Prawns stir-fried in a tangy and savory tamarind-based sauce. Requires modification to reduce sugar.…

Tender venison slices stir-fried with pungent black pepper sauce, onions, and bell peppers. A robust and popul…

Tender chicken pieces braised slowly with rehydrated dried shiitake mushrooms in a savory, aromatic sauce. Tra…

Tender duck meat slow-braised with salted mustard greens (kiam chye) until flavorful. The salty and tangy vege…

Tender pork belly slow-braised in a rich and savory sauce featuring fermented soybean paste (tau cheo), garlic…

Tender pork belly or pork leg braised with rehydrated dried bamboo shoots in a rich, savory soy-based sauce. T…

Tender, succulent pork belly slowly braised until melt-in-your-mouth soft, combined with savory preserved radi…

Tender pork liver slices braised in a savory dark sauce with ginger, spring onions, and sometimes mushrooms in…

Tender frog legs are dry-fried until lightly crispy and tossed with aromatic dried chillies, Sichuan peppercor…

A large fish head (often Red Grouper or Snapper) deep-fried until crispy, then stir-fried or lightly braised w…

A fragrant and simple 'fried rice' dish using finely chopped cauliflower as a rice substitute, stir-fried with…

An assortment of firm tofu and various vegetables (like bitter gourd, lady's finger, chilli) stuffed with a sa…

A whole fish (e.g., Seabass, Snapper, or Pomfret) grilled to perfection, often wrapped in banana leaf, and ser…

A deconstructed version of the popular hawker staple, focusing solely on the savoury and tangy toppings. This …

A tangy, spicy, and savory fish-based broth, rich with aromatics like galangal, lemongrass, tamarind, and chil…

A robustly spiced, dry Indian-style mutton dish from Singapore, cooked with a complex blend of aromatic spices…

Fresh oysters quickly pan-fried to a delicate crispness, often seasoned simply with salt and pepper. This prep…

A selection of fresh vegetables and tofu items, typically stuffed with savory fish paste. This 'dry' keto modi…

Succulent fish slices stir-fried with bittergourd in a savory, umami-rich fermented black bean sauce, without …

Fresh clams steamed in a savory sauce made from fermented black beans, minced garlic, ginger, and a hint of ch…

A succulent fish head (e.g., red snapper or grouper) steamed to perfection with a rich topping of fermented sa…

A whole fish, typically seabass or snapper, expertly steamed with a savoury topping of fermented salted black …

A comforting and tangy dish featuring whole yellow croaker fish gently simmered with salted mustard greens (xi…

Tender slices of beef stir-fried with tangy pickled mustard greens (suan cai), garlic, and a hint of chilli. T…

A simple yet delicious stir-fry featuring fresh Choy Sum, a common leafy green, with scrambled eggs and fragra…

Fresh clams stir-fried in a fiery and aromatic sambal belacan paste, infused with chilli, garlic, shallots, an…

Fresh Chinese broccoli (Kai Lan) stir-fried with pungent salted fish bits and garlic, a classic combination th…

Fresh mussels stir-fried rapidly in a robust and savory sauce made from fermented black beans (douchi), fiery …

Tender slices of mutton stir-fried vigorously with abundant fresh ginger and aromatic spring onions in a savor…

A flavorful and textural stir-fry featuring sliced pig kidney cooked quickly with fragrant ginger and fresh sp…

A vibrant and spicy stir-fry featuring tender slices of pork belly wok-fried with crunchy four-angle beans (wi…

A deeply aromatic and flavourful dish where tender slices of pork belly are stir-fried with rehydrated dried s…

Sliced pork (often pork belly or shoulder) stir-fried with savory, umami-rich fermented bean paste (doubanjian…

A rich, hearty, and aromatic Indian-Muslim spiced mutton soup, slow-cooked until the mutton is exceptionally t…

A classic Teochew preparation where a whole pomfret is steamed with preserved salted vegetables (kiam chye), s…