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
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
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
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
KAsoon
白灼虾
Blanched Prawns with Keto Soy-Ginger Dip
Fresh, succulent prawns briefly blanched in hot water, preserving their natural sweetness and delicate texture…
4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein10 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
Claypot Prawns (Keto Modified - with Shirataki Noodles)
Keto Claypot Prawns with Shirataki Noodles
Succulent prawns cooked in a claypot with a flavorful broth, ginger, spring onion, and substituted with shirat…
4 net8 total4 fibre38 protein35 fat490 kcal
KAsoon
蛋白蒸啦啦 (Dàn Bái Zhēng Lā Lā)
Steamed Clams with Egg White
Fresh clams (lala) delicately steamed until just opened, served with a velvety smooth egg white custard. This …
4 net5 total1 fibre38 protein25 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
炸大肠 (无粉)
Deep-fried Pork Intestines (No Batter)
Thoroughly cleaned and marinated pork intestines, deep-fried until very crispy without any flour coating, offe…
4 net5 total1 fibre38 protein55 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
南乳炸排骨
Deep-fried Pork Ribs with Fermented Tofu
Pork ribs marinated in a pungent and savoury paste of white fermented tofu (nam ru), garlic, ginger, and somet…
4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
烤鸡翅 (生酮腌料)
Grilled Chicken Wings (Low Sugar Marinade)
Classic hawker-style chicken wings, grilled to perfection with crispy skin and juicy meat.…
4 net4 total0 fibre50 protein50 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
烤苏东 (生酮辣椒酱)
Grilled Squid (Sotong Bakar) with Low-Carb Dip
Fresh squid (sotong) grilled until tender with a smoky char, typically served with a chili dip.…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein15 fat350 kcal
KAsoon
虾枣 (Keto Modified - No Starch/Flour)
Prawn Rolls (Keto Modified - No Starch/Flour)
Handmade rolls typically consisting of minced prawns and pork, seasoned with spices, wrapped in beancurd skin,…
4 net6 total2 fibre35 protein40 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
凉拌猪耳
Pig's Ear Salad
A refreshing cold appetizer featuring thinly sliced, crunchy pig's ear (often braised beforehand), tossed with…
4 net6 total2 fibre30 protein38 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
燕窝汤 (生酮改造 - 无糖/勾芡)
Savory Bird's Nest Soup (Keto Modified - No Sugar/Starch)
A highly prized delicacy, bird's nest soup is traditionally served sweet. This keto-modified version is prepar…
4 net4 total0 fibre18 protein12 fat200 kcal
KAsoon
生酮云吞汤 (Shēng Tóng Yún Tūn Tāng)
Keto Wonton Soup (No Wrappers, Meatballs Only)
A deconstructed version of the classic Wonton Soup, featuring savory pork and prawn 'wonton' filling, shaped i…
4 net6 total2 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
梅菜蒸鳕鱼
Steamed Cod Fish with Preserved Mustard Greens (No Sugar/Starch Sauce)
Flaky cod fish steamed with savory preserved mustard greens (Mei Cai), garlic, and chili. The preserved greens…
4 net6 total2 fibre50 protein45 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
马蹄蒸肉饼 (生酮改造 - 限量马蹄)
Steamed Minced Pork Patty with Limited Water Chestnut (Keto Modified)
A classic home-style steamed dish featuring a savory minced pork patty, typically seasoned with soy sauce, ses…
4 net5 total1 fibre35 protein30 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
豉汁蒸肉
Steamed Minced Pork with Fermented Black Beans
A classic Cantonese preparation popular in Singapore, where fatty minced pork is steamed with pungent fermente…
4 net6 total2 fibre40 protein56 fat680 kcal
KAsoon
蒜蓉炒佛手瓜
Stir-fried Chayote with Garlic
Slices of chayote (also known as chow-chow or Buddha's hand squash) stir-fried with fragrant minced garlic. Ch…
4 net8 total4 fibre5 protein25 fat280 kcal
KAsoon
虾米马来盏臭豆
Stir-fried Petai with Dried Shrimp and Belacan
A pungent and savory side dish, popular in Peranakan and Malay cuisine, featuring petai (stink beans) stir-fri…
4 net8 total4 fibre12 protein20 fat250 kcal
KAsoon
蒜蓉菜心炒肉片 (Suàn Róng Cài Xīn Chǎo Ròu Piàn)
Stir-fried Sliced Pork with Choy Sum and Garlic
Thinly sliced pork stir-fried with crisp choy sum (Chinese flowering cabbage) and fragrant minced garlic in a …
4 net7 total3 fibre30 protein28 fat400 kcal
KAsoon
蒜香辣椒炒虾 (Suàn Xiāng Là Jiāo Chǎo Xiā)
Wok-fried Prawns with Chilli Garlic
Plump prawns quickly wok-fried with fresh minced garlic, vibrant bird's eye chillies, and a light seasoning. T…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein28 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
西芹炒虾仁 (Xī Qín Chǎo Xiā Rén)
Stir-fried Prawns with Celery
Crunchy slices of celery and plump, fresh prawns quickly stir-fried with minced garlic in a light and refreshi…
4 net6 total2 fibre40 protein20 fat380 kcal
KAsoon
姜葱炒羊肉
Stir-fried Mutton with Ginger and Scallions
A flavorful Zi Char dish featuring tender slices of mutton stir-fried vigorously with aromatic ginger and fres…
4.5 net6 total1.5 fibre48 protein32 fat490 kcal
KAsoon
发菜鸭舌
Braised Duck Tongues with Black Moss
A Cantonese delicacy enjoyed in Singapore, featuring tender duck tongues braised until succulent with earthy b…
5 net7 total2 fibre45 protein65 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
榄菜焖鸭
Braised Duck with Preserved Olive Vegetables
Succulent duck pieces slowly braised with fragrant preserved olive vegetables, garlic, and sometimes mushrooms…
5 net7 total2 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
KAsoon
砂煲排骨汤
Claypot Pork Ribs Soup
A warm and nourishing soup with tender pork ribs, slow-simmered in a claypot to develop a rich, savory, and cl…
5 net8 total3 fibre65 protein50 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
Crispy Fried Tofu (No Batter) with Keto Chilli Dip
Cubes of firm tofu deep-fried until golden and crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, served with a separa…
5 net7 total2 fibre25 protein40 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
南乳炸鸡翅 (无粉)
Fried Mid-Wings with Fermented Beancurd (No Batter)
Chicken mid-wings marinated with red fermented beancurd (nam yue), garlic, and five-spice powder, then deep-fr…
5 net6 total1 fibre45 protein60 fat720 kcal
KAsoon
芙蓉蟹 (Fú Róng Xiè)
Crab Omelette
A fluffy, savory omelette generously studded with succulent crab meat, typically enhanced with fragrant spring…
5 net7 total2 fibre40 protein38 fat520 kcal
KAsoon
豉汁苦瓜炒牛肉 (Shì Zhī Kǔ Guā Chǎo Niú Ròu)
Stir-fried Bittergourd with Beef in Black Bean Sauce
Thin slices of beef and fresh bittergourd stir-fried quickly in a robust and savory fermented black bean sauce…
5 net8 total3 fibre40 protein40 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
梅菜蒸肉饼
Steamed Minced Pork Patty with Preserved Mustard Greens
A classic Cantonese-style comfort dish popular in Singapore, featuring a savoury minced pork patty steamed wit…
5 net7 total2 fibre40 protein58 fat700 kcal
KAsoon
姜葱牛肚
Stir-fried Beef Tripe with Ginger and Spring Onion
Tender beef tripe stir-fried quickly with fresh ginger slices and generous amounts of spring onions in a savou…
5 net6 total1 fibre45 protein28 fat450 kcal
KAsoon
Stir-fried Beef with Kai Lan
Stir-fried Beef with Chinese Broccoli
Tender slices of beef stir-fried with crisp Chinese broccoli (Kai Lan) in a savory sauce. Typically served as …
5 net10 total5 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
KAsoon
Stir-fried Broccoli with Garlic
Garlic Broccoli Stir-fry
Fresh broccoli florets stir-fried quickly with minced garlic until tender-crisp. A simple and nutritious veget…
5 net10 total5 fibre8 protein22 fat280 kcal
KAsoon
姜葱炒鸡丁
Stir-fried Chicken with Ginger and Spring Onion
Diced chicken stir-fried with generous amounts of fresh ginger and crisp spring onions, offering a light yet f…
5 net6 total1 fibre50 protein30 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
木耳炒蛋肉片
Stir-fried Pork Slices with Black Fungus and Egg
A wholesome home-style dish featuring thinly sliced pork, earthy black fungus, and fluffy scrambled eggs stir-…
5 net8 total3 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
豆豉炒猪肉 (连蒜苗)
Stir-fried Pork with Leeks and Preserved Black Beans
Slices of pork stir-fried with fresh leeks (or garlic sprouts) and savoury fermented black beans, garlic, and …
5 net8 total3 fibre38 protein40 fat540 kcal