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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
姜葱鹿肉
Stir-fried Deer Meat with Ginger and Spring Onion
Tender slices of deer meat stir-fried quickly with pungent ginger, aromatic spring onions, and a savoury, umam…
8 net10 total2 fibre55 protein38 fat580 kcal
番茄炒蛋
Stir-fried Eggs with Tomatoes
A comforting and popular dish of fluffy scrambled eggs stir-fried with ripe tomatoes, seasoned simply with soy…
8 net10 total2 fibre18 protein28 fat350 kcal
菜脯炒猪肉
Stir-fried Pork Belly with Preserved Radish
A savoury and aromatic stir-fry featuring crispy or tender slices of pork belly wok-fried with 'chye poh' (pre…
8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein55 fat680 kcal
Stir-fried Pork with Salted Fish
Stir-fried Pork Belly with Salted Fish and Bean Sprouts (No Sugar/Starch)
A highly aromatic and savoury dish featuring crispy pieces of salted fish, slices of tender pork belly, and cr…
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Yong Tau Foo (Keto Soup)
Assorted Stuffed Tofu and Vegetables in Clear Broth (No Noodles/Sweet Sauce)
A customizable hawker favourite where you select various items like tofu, fish paste-stuffed vegetables (e.g.,…
8 net14 total6 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
Beef Rendang (Keto Modified - No Potatoes)
Dry Spiced Beef Rendang
A rich and aromatic dry beef curry, where tender beef is slow-cooked in a complex blend of spices and coconut …
9 net14 total5 fibre45 protein50 fat650 kcal
豉汁鱼片 (无勾芡)
Black Bean Fish Fillet (No Starch)
Sliced fish fillet stir-fried in a savoury fermented black bean sauce with bell peppers and onions. Modified t…
9 net12 total3 fibre40 protein32 fat480 kcal
Braised Pork Belly (Tau Yew Bak - Low Sugar/No Starch)
Braised Soy Sauce Pork Belly (Keto Modified)
Tender pork belly braised in a savory dark soy sauce gravy with aromatic spices. The authentic version often h…
9 net10 total1 fibre45 protein65 fat800 kcal
Hainanese Pork Chop (Keto Style - Grilled, No Starch Sauce/Sides)
Grilled Pork Chop with Tomato-Based Sauce and Keto Vegetables
A keto rendition of the classic Hainanese dish. Instead of a battered and fried chop, a juicy pork chop is gri…
9 net12 total3 fibre40 protein63 fat800 kcal
宫保田鸡 (Keto Modified - No Starch/Sugar)
Dried Chilli Frog Legs (Keto Modified)
Succulent frog legs stir-fried with dried chilies, ginger, garlic, and spring onions, offering a spicy and sav…
9 net12 total3 fibre60 protein38 fat600 kcal
菜脯豆腐
Pan-fried Tofu with Preserved Radish and Minced Pork
Soft tofu squares pan-fried until golden, topped with a savoury mix of stir-fried preserved radish (chye poh),…
9 net12 total3 fibre45 protein38 fat550 kcal
Paper-wrapped Chicken (Keto Modified)
Deep-fried Chicken in Paper (Low Sugar/No Starch Marinade)
Individual pieces of chicken (often thigh meat) marinated in a flavourful sauce, then sealed in parchment pape…
9 net10 total1 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
豉汁肉碎苦瓜
Stir-fried Bittergourd with Minced Pork and Black Beans
Slices of bittergourd stir-fried with savory minced pork and fermented black beans, offering a unique bitter, …
9 net15 total6 fibre25 protein45 fat550 kcal
Stir-fried Eggplant with Minced Pork (No Starch/Low Sugar Sauce)
Soft, tender eggplant slices stir-fried with savory minced pork, garlic, and chilli in a flavorful, yet keto-f…
9 net15 total6 fibre20 protein55 fat640 kcal
虾米四季豆
Stir-fried Long Beans with Dried Shrimp
A common vegetable dish featuring crisp long beans stir-fried with savory dried shrimp, garlic, and chili. It'…
9 net18 total9 fibre20 protein20 fat250 kcal
Tahu Goreng (Keto Modified - Low Sugar Peanut Sauce)
Fried Tofu with Low Sugar Peanut Sauce
Crispy deep-fried tofu (tahu) served with refreshing cucumber and bean sprouts, all smothered in a rich, savor…
9 net14 total5 fibre30 protein37 fat625 kcal
Claypot Tofu with Mushrooms and Minced Pork (No Starch/Sugar Sauce)
Claypot Tofu with Minced Pork and Mushrooms (Keto Modified)
Soft fried tofu, minced pork, and various mushrooms (shiitake, straw mushrooms) simmered in a savory gravy in …
10 net14 total4 fibre48 protein52 fat680 kcal
Har Cheong Gai
Prawn Paste Chicken
Chicken wings marinated in fermented prawn paste and deep-fried to a golden crisp. Known for its distinct savo…
10 net10 total0 fibre50 protein80 fat950 kcal
Hotplate Beef (No Starch Sauce)
Sizzling Hotplate Beef with Keto Sauce
Thin slices of tender beef stir-fried with onions and bell peppers, served sizzling dramatically on a hotplate…
10 net15 total5 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
Marmite Pork Ribs (Keto Modified)
Marmite Pork Ribs (Reduced Sugar, No Glaze)
Succulent pork ribs wok-fried and coated in a savory, umami-rich Marmite-based sauce, modified to be low in ca…
10 net12 total2 fibre70 protein70 fat900 kcal
醋猪脚
Pig's Trotter Vinegar (Low Sugar)
A rich, tangy, and savory stew of tender pork trotters braised in black vinegar and old ginger. Traditionally,…
10 net12 total2 fibre40 protein65 fat750 kcal
Satay
Grilled Meat Skewers
Marinated and grilled skewers of chicken, beef, or mutton, served traditionally with a peanut sauce.…
10 net15 total5 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
苦瓜炒牛肉
Stir-fried Beef with Bittergourd
A robust stir-fry featuring tender slices of beef and bittergourd, stir-fried with garlic, black bean sauce (o…
10 net15 total5 fibre45 protein40 fat580 kcal
Stir-fried Beef with Black Bean Sauce (No Starch)
Stir-fried Sliced Beef with Fermented Black Bean Sauce (No Starch)
Tender slices of beef stir-fried with robust fermented black bean sauce, capsicums, and onions, modified by om…
10 net12 total2 fibre60 protein48 fat680 kcal
Stir-fried Kai Lan with Garlic
Stir-fried Chinese Broccoli with Garlic
A simple yet popular vegetable dish featuring crisp-tender Chinese broccoli stir-fried with plenty of garlic.…
10 net15 total5 fibre5 protein40 fat450 kcal
炒海鲜豆芽 (无粿条)
Stir-fried Seafood & Sausage with Bean Sprouts (Keto Style)
A keto-friendly stir-fry inspired by the flavors of Char Kway Teow, featuring prawns, fatty lap cheong (Chines…
10 net15 total5 fibre35 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
香脆金鲳鱼
Crispy Fried Golden Pomfret (No Batter/Plain)
A whole golden pomfret, deep-fried to a perfect crisp, served plain or with a simple dipping sauce. The modifi…
2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal