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
KAsoon
炸江鱼仔
Crispy Fried Ikan Bilis (Anchovies)
Small anchovies deep-fried until incredibly crispy and golden, offering a salty, savory crunch. Often served a…
0 net0 total0 fibre30 protein30 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
Teochew Cold Crab
Teochew Chilled Crab
A classic Teochew delicacy showcasing the natural sweetness of fresh crabs, typically flower crabs or mud crab…
1 net1 total0 fibre50 protein25 fat420 kcal
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客家盐焗鸡
Hakka Salt-Baked Chicken
A traditional Hakka dish featuring a whole chicken baked in a thick crust of coarse salt, allowing it to cook …
1.5 net2 total0.5 fibre50 protein28 fat450 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
KAsoon
炸鱼头
Fried Fish Head (No Batter)
Crispy fried fish head, typically from a snapper or grouper, seasoned simply with salt and pepper. Served gold…
2 net2 total0 fibre55 protein70 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
烤猪颈肉
Grilled Pork Jowl
Succulent and tender slices of pork jowl, grilled to perfection, offering a rich, fatty, and slightly chewy te…
2 net2 total0 fibre40 protein65 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
咸鱼烧肉
Salted Fish with Roasted Pork Belly
A fragrant and intensely savoury combination of crispy roasted pork belly chunks served with small pieces of p…
2 net3 total1 fibre40 protein60 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
姜丝蒸鸡
Steamed Chicken with Ginger Shreds
A comforting and simple dish featuring tender chicken pieces steamed with an abundance of fresh ginger shreds,…
2 net3 total1 fibre55 protein35 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Steamed Seabass with Ginger and Spring Onion
Steamed Seabass with Ginger and Scallion
Whole or filleted seabass steamed to perfection with fragrant ginger, spring onions, and a light soy sauce dre…
2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein30 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
炭烤猪肚
Charcoal Grilled Pork Belly (Keto Style)
Thick slices of succulent pork belly, marinated simply in savory seasonings and grilled over charcoal until be…
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein58 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
凉拌海蜇
Chilled Jellyfish Salad
A refreshing appetizer featuring crisp, thinly sliced jellyfish tossed in a light, tangy, and savory dressing.…
3 net4 total1 fibre10 protein15 fat180 kcal
KAsoon
辣椒煎蛋
Chilli Padi Omelette
A simple yet flavorful omelette, typically made with eggs, finely chopped red and green chilli padi for a spic…
3 net4 total1 fibre18 protein22 fat280 kcal
KAsoon
酥炸午鱼
Crispy Deep-Fried Threadfin with Soy Sauce
A whole threadfin (or similar white fish) deep-fried until the skin is crispy and the flesh is tender, served …
3 net3 total0 fibre50 protein55 fat680 kcal
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水晶肴肉
Pork Trotter Jelly
A classic Shanghainese-influenced cold appetizer of savory, gelatinized pork trotters, often served sliced wit…
3 net3 total0 fibre35 protein23 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
南乳烧肉
Roasted Pork Belly with Fermented Red Beancurd
Crispy roasted pork belly marinated in red fermented beancurd (nam yue), which imparts a distinctive savory, s…
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein68 fat780 kcal
KAsoon
紫菜蛋花汤
Seaweed and Egg Drop Soup with Minced Pork
A light and flavorful clear soup featuring delicate seaweed, whisked egg ribbons, and savory minced pork. It's…
3 net5 total2 fibre25 protein20 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
豉油皇蒸鳕鱼
Steamed Cod Fish with Light Soy Sauce
A fresh cod fillet perfectly steamed with fragrant ginger and spring onions, then drizzled with a delicate hot…
3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein35 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
田鸡炖鸡精
Steamed Frog Legs with Essence of Chicken
Tender frog legs slowly steamed or double-boiled with a concentrated essence of chicken, often enhanced with g…
3 net4 total1 fibre55 protein28 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
姜酒蒸虾
Steamed Prawns with Ginger and Chinese Wine
Fresh, succulent prawns lightly steamed with aromatic ginger slices and a splash of fragrant Chinese Shaoxing …
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein20 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
Stir-fried Prawns with Butter and Garlic
Garlic Butter Prawns
Fresh prawns stir-fried in fragrant butter and minced garlic, a simple yet rich and flavourful dish.…
3 net4 total1 fibre35 protein48 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
Stir-fried Spinach with Ikan Bilis
Spinach Stir-fry with Dried Anchovies
Leafy spinach stir-fried with crispy fried ikan bilis (dried anchovies) and garlic, offering a savoury, umami-…
3 net6 total3 fibre10 protein20 fat250 kcal
KAsoon
冬瓜排骨汤
Winter Melon Pork Ribs Soup
A clear, savory soup made by slow-simmering pork ribs with chunks of refreshing winter melon. This light yet f…
3 net5 total2 fibre45 protein30 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
咸蛋蒸花肉 (Xián Dàn Zhēng Huā Ròu)
Steamed Pork Belly with Salted Egg Yolk
Succulent slices of pork belly steamed until tender, topped with rich, savory salted duck egg yolks. A simple …
3 net3 total0 fibre40 protein60 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
咸柠檬蒸鸡 (Xián Níng Méng Zhēng Jī)
Steamed Chicken with Salted Plums and Ginger
Tender chicken pieces (often thigh or bone-in) steamed to perfection with savory preserved salted plums, fragr…
3 net4 total1 fibre50 protein30 fat480 kcal