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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Assam Fish Head
Spicy & Sour Fish Head Stew (No Sugar)
A popular Nyonya-style dish featuring a whole fish head (often Red Snapper or Pomfret) stewed in a vibrant, ta…
11 net18 total7 fibre50 protein65 fat850 kcal
Braised Tofu with Seafood and Mushrooms (Keto Modified)
Braised Tofu with Seafood and Mushrooms (No Starch, Low Sugar)
Silken or deep-fried tofu braised in a flavorful savory sauce with assorted seafood (prawns, squid) and mushro…
11 net15 total4 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
干煸四季豆
Dry-fried Green Beans with Minced Pork
Green beans 'dry-fried' (or stir-fried until slightly blistered) to intensify their flavour and texture, then …
11 net16 total5 fibre35 protein35 fat480 kcal
Hotplate Tofu with Seafood (No Starch/Sugar Sauce)
Sizzling Tofu with Prawns and Squid
Tofu and mixed seafood (prawns, squid) stir-fried with vegetables like mushrooms, carrots, and peas, served si…
11 net15 total4 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Curry Chicken (Keto Modified - No Potatoes/Sugar)
Singaporean Chicken Curry with Keto Spices
A rich and aromatic chicken curry featuring tender chicken pieces cooked in a luxurious coconut milk-based gra…
12 net16 total4 fibre45 protein45 fat620 kcal
Stir-fried Mixed Vegetables with Seafood (Keto Modified)
Seafood and Mixed Vegetable Stir-fry (No Cornstarch)
A vibrant and flavorful stir-fry featuring a medley of keto-friendly vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower,…
12 net18 total6 fibre30 protein25 fat400 kcal
咕咾肉 (无粉/糖)
Sweet & Sour Pork (Keto Style - No Batter/Sugar)
A keto interpretation of the classic sweet and sour pork, featuring pan-fried or grilled pork pieces instead o…
12 net18 total6 fibre40 protein60 fat750 kcal
炒虾豆芽豆卜 (米暹风味)
Tangy Prawn & Tofu Stir-fry (Mee Siam Style)
A tangy and spicy stir-fry inspired by the flavors of Mee Siam, featuring prawns, tau pok (fried tofu puffs), …
12 net18 total6 fibre25 protein45 fat600 kcal
Fish Head Steamboat (Keto Modified - No Carbs)
Fish Head Hotpot with Vegetables and Tofu
A clear, flavorful broth simmered with a whole fish head, tomatoes, spring onions, ginger, tofu, and other veg…
13 net18 total5 fibre55 protein40 fat650 kcal
Otah-Otah (Keto Modified - No Starch/Sugar)
Grilled Spicy Fish Custard (No Starch/Sugar)
A flavorful grilled or steamed fish paste, blended with a fragrant spice paste (chilli, lemongrass, turmeric, …
13 net15 total2 fibre40 protein25 fat450 kcal
Sambal Stingray
Grilled Sambal Stingray
Stingray grilled in a banana leaf, typically slathered with a spicy and savory sambal paste.…
13 net18 total5 fibre55 protein45 fat680 kcal
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Bakwan Kepiting
Peranakan Crab and Pork Meatball Soup
A delightful traditional Peranakan clear soup featuring delicate meatballs made from a mixture of fresh crab m…
6 net8 total2 fibre48 protein30 fat450 kcal
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苦瓜焖鸡
Braised Chicken with Bittergourd
Tender chicken pieces braised slowly with slices of bittergourd in a savoury, slightly bitter broth. The brais…
6 net9 total3 fibre40 protein30 fat480 kcal
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虫草花炖鸡
Double-Boiled Whole Chicken with Cordyceps Flowers and Red Dates (Keto Modified)
A nourishing clear soup featuring a whole chicken double-boiled with cordyceps flowers, red dates, and ginger,…
6 net10 total4 fibre90 protein70 fat950 kcal
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肉碎虾仁煎豆腐 (生酮改造)
Fried Tofu with Minced Pork & Prawns (Keto Modified)
Crispy pan-fried firm tofu planks topped with a savory stir-fry of minced pork and succulent prawns.…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
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生酮芋头排骨煲
Keto Claypot Pork Ribs with Root Vegetables
A hearty claypot stew featuring tender pork ribs braised until succulent, traditionally with taro (yam). For a…
6 net8 total2 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
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生酮参巴辣椒花菜饭
Keto Sambal Belacan Cauliflower Rice with Prawns
Cauliflower 'rice' stir-fried with fragrant sambal belacan, fresh prawns, and sometimes egg. A keto take on th…
6 net10 total4 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
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Keto Tau Kwa Poh (Braised Firm Tofu Platter)
Braised Firm Tofu with Keto Sides (Hard-boiled Egg, Cucumber)
A comforting platter featuring firm beancurd (tau kwa) braised until flavourful in a savoury dark soy sauce, o…
6 net10 total4 fibre35 protein30 fat450 kcal
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苦瓜炒鸡肉
Stir-fried Bittergourd with Chicken (No Starch/Sugar Sauce)
Slices of bittergourd (bitter melon) stir-fried with tender chicken pieces, garlic, and chili. This dish offer…
6 net9 total3 fibre45 protein32 fat520 kcal
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Ayam Buah Keluak (Keto Modified)
Chicken and Black Nut Stew (Keto Modified)
A rich and unique Peranakan stew featuring chicken braised with the earthy, umami pulp of the buah keluak nut,…
7 net12 total5 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
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猪杂汤
Herbal Pig Organ Soup
A comforting Teochew-style clear soup featuring a medley of pig offal (such as liver, intestines, stomach) and…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
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酸辣汤 (生酮改造 - 无勾芡)
Hot and Sour Soup (Keto Modified - No Starch)
A classic Chinese soup known for its vibrant spicy and tangy flavour profile. Made with shredded pork, tofu, w…
7 net10 total3 fibre25 protein25 fat350 kcal
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Keto Ah Gor Fan (Stuffed Bittergourd with Minced Pork & Fish Paste)
Stuffed Bittergourd with Minced Pork and Fish Paste (Keto Modified)
Bittergourd rings generously stuffed with a savoury mixture of minced pork and fish paste, then braised or ste…
7 net12 total5 fibre40 protein30 fat480 kcal
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咸菜排骨汤
Salted Vegetable and Pork Ribs Soup
A tangy and savory clear soup featuring tender pork ribs and preserved salted mustard greens. The sourness fro…
7 net10 total3 fibre35 protein25 fat400 kcal
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Seafood Tom Yum Clear Soup
Seafood Tom Yum Clear Soup (No Added Sugar)
A vibrant, spicy, and sour clear Thai-style soup, very popular in Singapore, packed with a variety of fresh se…
7 net10 total3 fibre35 protein25 fat400 kcal
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生酮虾汤海鲜 (Shēng Tóng Xiā Tāng Hǎi Xiān)
Keto Prawn Broth with Seafood (No Noodles)
A deeply flavorful, aromatic broth made from simmering prawn heads and shells, served with generous portions o…
7 net8 total1 fibre55 protein35 fat550 kcal
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豉汁肉碎蒸豆腐
Steamed Tofu with Minced Pork and Fermented Black Beans
Soft silken tofu beautifully steamed with a topping of savoury minced pork, pungent fermented black beans (dou…
7 net10 total3 fibre35 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Stir-fried Bean Sprouts with Firm Tofu and Chives
Stir-fried Tau Gey with Tau Kwa and Chives
A simple yet flavorful vegetable stir-fry with crunchy bean sprouts, firm tofu (tau kwa) cubes, and fragrant c…
7 net12 total5 fibre22 protein25 fat350 kcal
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炒鱼鳔 (香菇青菜)
Stir-fried Fish Maw with Mushrooms and Seasonal Greens (Keto Modified - No Starch Sauce)
Luxurious fish maw (dried swim bladder) stir-fried with tender shiitake mushrooms and fresh seasonal greens li…
7 net12 total5 fibre30 protein30 fat450 kcal
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豉汁炒马鲛鱼
Stir-fried Mackerel with Fermented Black Beans (Keto Modified)
Slices of firm and flavorful mackerel stir-fried with pungent fermented black beans, aromatic garlic, ginger, …
7 net9 total2 fibre35 protein25 fat380 kcal
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香菇焖鸡 (生酮改造)
Braised Chicken with Dried Shiitake (Keto Modified)
Tender chicken pieces braised slowly with rehydrated dried shiitake mushrooms in a savory, aromatic sauce. Tra…
8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein38 fat520 kcal
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Keto Penang Assam Laksa (Broth Only)
A tangy, spicy, and savory fish-based broth, rich with aromatics like galangal, lemongrass, tamarind, and chil…
8 net12 total4 fibre38 protein30 fat480 kcal
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Sliced Fish with Bittergourd in Black Bean Sauce (Keto Modified)
Succulent fish slices stir-fried with bittergourd in a savory, umami-rich fermented black bean sauce, without …
8 net12 total4 fibre45 protein35 fat500 kcal
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豉汁蒸啦啦
Steamed Clams with Fermented Black Beans
Fresh clams steamed in a savory sauce made from fermented black beans, minced garlic, ginger, and a hint of ch…
8 net10 total2 fibre30 protein20 fat320 kcal
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参巴炒啦啦
Stir-fried Clams with Spicy Fermented Shrimp Paste
Fresh clams stir-fried in a fiery and aromatic sambal belacan paste, infused with chilli, garlic, shallots, an…
8 net10 total2 fibre35 protein35 fat480 kcal
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姜葱猪腰
Stir-fried Pig Kidney with Ginger and Spring Onion (No Starch/Sugar Sauce)
A flavorful and textural stir-fry featuring sliced pig kidney cooked quickly with fragrant ginger and fresh sp…
8 net10 total2 fibre50 protein60 fat750 kcal
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咸鱼鸡粒豆腐煲 (生酮改造)
Claypot Braised Tofu with Salted Fish and Chicken (Keto Modified)
Cubes of deep-fried firm tofu braised with savory salted fish pieces, diced chicken, mushrooms, and spring oni…
9 net12 total3 fibre40 protein50 fat650 kcal
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咸鱼鸡粒炒花菜饭 (Xián Yú Jī Lì Chǎo Huā Cài Fàn)
Cauliflower Fried Rice with Salted Fish and Chicken
A delicious keto-friendly adaptation of a classic, using riced cauliflower instead of white rice. It's wok-fri…
9 net15 total6 fibre45 protein40 fat600 kcal
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干贝蛋白炒花菜饭
Dried Scallop and Egg White Fried Cauliflower Rice
A comforting stir-fried dish replacing traditional rice with cauliflower florets, mixed with savory dried scal…
10 net18 total8 fibre35 protein50 fat650 kcal