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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
黑椒铁板鸵鸟肉 (Keto Modified - No Starch/Sugar Sauce)
Hotplate Ostrich with Black Pepper Sauce (Keto Modified)
Tender ostrich slices seared on a hotplate and served with a robust, peppery black pepper sauce. The keto vers…
11 net14 total3 fibre80 protein45 fat750 kcal
宫保鸡丁 (Keto Version)
Stir-fried Chicken with Dried Chili (Keto Modified - No Sugar/Starch)
A spicy and savoury stir-fry featuring succulent chicken cubes, dried red chillies, peanuts, and Sichuan peppe…
11 net15 total4 fibre50 protein45 fat600 kcal
砂煲姜酒鸡
Claypot Chicken with Ginger and Wine (Low Sugar)
A comforting and aromatic dish of chicken pieces braised in a claypot with copious amounts of fresh ginger, se…
12 net15 total3 fibre50 protein38 fat600 kcal
Sambal Petai Prawns
Spicy Stir-fried Prawns with Stink Beans (Low Sugar Sambal)
A pungent and spicy stir-fry featuring succulent prawns and petai (stink beans) cooked in a fiery sambal chill…
12 net20 total8 fibre45 protein50 fat700 kcal
White Pepper Crab
Crab stir-fried in a rich and aromatic sauce predominantly flavored with white pepper, garlic, and butter.…
13 net15 total2 fibre50 protein60 fat780 kcal
三杯鸡
Three Cup Chicken (Low Sugar Sauce)
A popular Taiwanese/Hakka classic, featuring succulent chicken pieces stir-fried and then simmered in a fragra…
15 net18 total3 fibre55 protein40 fat620 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
葱爆牛肉
Stir-fried Beef with Scallions and Onions
A popular Zi Char dish featuring thinly sliced beef stir-fried quickly with a generous amount of fresh scallio…
5.5 net7 total1.5 fibre45 protein32 fat480 kcal
KAsoon
Belacan Pork Stir-fry (Keto Modified)
Stir-fried Pork with Fermented Shrimp Paste and Chilli (Keto Modified)
A robust and fragrant dish featuring tender slices of pork (often pork belly or shoulder) stir-fried with pung…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein48 fat620 kcal
KAsoon
蚝油鲍鱼扒菇青菜
Braised Abalone and Mushrooms with Seasonal Greens (Keto Modified - No Starch Sauce)
Premium abalone and tender shiitake mushrooms meticulously braised in a rich, umami-laden sauce, served alongs…
6 net10 total4 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
卤大肠
Braised Pig Intestines
Thoroughly cleaned pig intestines braised until tender in a flavorful dark soy sauce and five-spice gravy. A r…
6 net6 total0 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
牛油虾 (生酮改造 - 无谷物/粉)
Butter Prawns (Keto Modified - No Cereal/Batter)
Succulent prawns pan-fried in rich butter with aromatic curry leaves and spicy chilli padi. This keto version …
6 net7 total1 fibre100 protein50 fat850 kcal
KAsoon
砂煲姜葱鱼片
Claypot Sliced Fish with Ginger and Scallion
Delicate slices of fish (often grouper or pomfret) cooked and served bubbling hot in a claypot with abundant f…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein45 fat600 kcal
KAsoon
干锅鸡
Dry Wok Chicken
A fiery and aromatic dish, Sichuan in origin but very popular in Singaporean Zi Char, featuring chicken pieces…
6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein38 fat520 kcal
KAsoon
姜葱炒海鲜 (Jiāng Cōng Chǎo Hǎi Xiān)
Stir-fried Seafood with Ginger and Spring Onion
A flavorful medley of fresh seafood (typically prawns, squid, and fish slices) stir-fried with generous amount…
6 net7 total1 fibre50 protein30 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
鱼翅汤 (生酮改造 - 无勾芡)
Shark's Fin Soup (Keto Modified - No Starch)
A traditional luxury banquet soup, modified to be keto-friendly by removing all thickeners. The rich broth is …
6 net7 total1 fibre30 protein20 fat300 kcal
KAsoon
Stir-fried Bittergourd with Minced Pork
Stir-fried Bitter Melon with Minced Pork
A classic Tze Char dish featuring thinly sliced bitter melon stir-fried with savory minced pork, garlic, and a…
6 net12 total6 fibre35 protein35 fat500 kcal
KAsoon
姜葱猪肝
Stir-fried Pork Liver with Ginger and Spring Onion (No Starch/Sugar Sauce)
Tender slices of pork liver quickly stir-fried with fragrant ginger shreds and fresh spring onions. This class…
6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein38 fat580 kcal
KAsoon
姜葱炒虾
Stir-fried Prawns with Ginger and Scallion
Fresh prawns quickly stir-fried with fragrant ginger strips and vibrant spring onions. This dish is usually li…
6 net7 total1 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal