Singaporean keto guide

A savory and aromatic stir-fry featuring tender slices of fatty pork belly and umami-rich dried cuttlefish, to…

Slices of tender, fatty pork belly stir-fried with fragrant dried shrimp, garlic, and sometimes spring onions,…

Slices of succulent pork belly stir-fried with rich, savoury fermented red beancurd (nam yue), often with chil…

A Hakka-style stir-fry featuring succulent slices of pork belly wok-fried with fresh leeks, garlic, and a savo…

Tender slices of pork liver quickly stir-fried with fragrant ginger shreds and fresh spring onions. This class…

Fresh prawns quickly stir-fried with fragrant ginger strips and vibrant spring onions. This dish is usually li…

Petai beans (stink beans) stir-fried with a fragrant and spicy sambal paste, typically including chilli, shall…

Chicken marinated in yogurt and a rich blend of Indian spices, then roasted in a tandoor (clay oven) to achiev…

Fresh, succulent prawns cooked in a wok with a unique savoury sauce infused with a hint of local beer, typical…

Tender eggplant pieces stir-fried with fragrant dried shrimp, pungent garlic, and spicy bird's eye chillies. T…

A rich and unique Peranakan stew featuring chicken braised with the earthy, umami pulp of the buah keluak nut,…

A classic Peranakan braised pork belly dish, distinct for its use of taucheo (fermented soy beans) which impar…

Tender abalone (often canned, sometimes fresh) braised in a rich, savory oyster sauce-based gravy, typically s…

Slow-braised beef brisket until fall-apart tender, infused with the deep, umami flavour of fermented black bea…

Tender, gelatinous chicken feet braised until deeply flavorful, served with rehydrated shiitake mushrooms in a…

A luxurious braised dish featuring tender duck webs and succulent sea cucumber, slow-cooked in a rich, umami-l…

A luxurious and deeply flavourful dish featuring tender braised duck segments and gelatinous sea cucumber, slo…

Tender, gelatinous pig's skin slow-braised in a savory, aromatic dark soy sauce. A popular side dish, known fo…

A rich and comforting braised dish featuring tender, gelatinous pig trotters cooked until fall-off-the-bone so…

A luxurious and nourishing dish, common in Chinese banquet and Zi Char settings, featuring tender pork hock (t…

A classic celebratory dish featuring tender braised sea cucumber and gelatinous pork tendon, slow-cooked in a …

Fish maw (usually a gelatinous, chewy texture) braised in a rich, savory dark sauce with shiitake mushrooms, a…

A comforting claypot dish featuring tender cubes of firm tofu braised with crispy roast pork, mushrooms, and o…

A delicate and elegant dish featuring steamed crab served on a bed of silky smooth egg white custard. This dis…

Whole quails slowly braised in a flavorful herbal broth. This dish is prized for its tender meat and the rich,…

A comforting Teochew-style clear soup featuring a medley of pig offal (such as liver, intestines, stomach) and…

A traditional Hokkien dish featuring a whole fish or thick fillet (e.g., pomfret, seabass) steamed with fatty …

A classic Chinese soup known for its vibrant spicy and tangy flavour profile. Made with shredded pork, tofu, w…

Bittergourd rings generously stuffed with a savoury mixture of minced pork and fish paste, then braised or ste…

Fresh clams stir-fried with fiery bird's eye chillies, fragrant garlic, and an abundance of holy basil leaves,…

Fresh crab cooked in a rich, aromatic butter-based sauce, often with garlic and curry leaves. Naturally keto-f…

A tangy and savory clear soup featuring tender pork ribs and preserved salted mustard greens. The sourness fro…

A vibrant, spicy, and sour clear Thai-style soup, very popular in Singapore, packed with a variety of fresh se…

A deeply flavorful, aromatic broth made from simmering prawn heads and shells, served with generous portions o…

A popular Zi Char dish featuring plump prawns stir-fried quickly in a dark, rich, and savory sauce predominant…

Lean slices of deer meat stir-fried quickly with a robust chilli paste, garlic, and sometimes onions and bell …

A delicate steamed dish featuring a whole black pomfret, known for its tender flesh. It's gently cooked with a…

Tender frog legs gently steamed with selected Chinese herbs like wolfberries and ginger, all wrapped and infus…

Soft silken tofu beautifully steamed with a topping of savoury minced pork, pungent fermented black beans (dou…

Rich, tender pork belly pieces slowly stewed until meltingly soft in a savoury sauce made from fermented black…

A simple yet flavorful vegetable stir-fry with crunchy bean sprouts, firm tofu (tau kwa) cubes, and fragrant c…

Crisp-tender cabbage stir-fried with rehydrated dried scallops, infusing the vegetable with a deep, savory sea…

Fresh clams stir-fried with aromatic ginger slices and a splash of Chinese rice wine (Shaoxing wine). This dis…

A popular zi char dish where a fish head (e.g., Red Snapper, Grouper) is stir-fried with generous amounts of f…

Luxurious fish maw (dried swim bladder) stir-fried with tender shiitake mushrooms and fresh seasonal greens li…

A beloved staple in Singaporean zi char, fresh kang kong (water spinach) is quickly stir-fried with copious am…

A light and healthy stir-fry combining tender slices of loofah (sponge gourd) with scrambled eggs, garlic, and…

Slices of firm and flavorful mackerel stir-fried with pungent fermented black beans, aromatic garlic, ginger, …

Slices of tender pork belly stir-fried with fragrant dried shrimp, fiery green chillies, garlic, and a touch o…

A rustic and flavorful stir-fry featuring savory pork belly and firm dried tofu (tau kua) cubes, seasoned with…

Prized for its unique texture and purported health benefits, rehydrated sea cucumber is stir-fried with fragra…

Whole squid, perfectly steamed to retain its tender texture, and generously topped with a vibrant mixture of m…

Fresh, succulent prawns wok-fried with the distinct pungent and savory flavor of fermented tofu (furu), typica…

Prawns stir-fried in a tangy and savory tamarind-based sauce. Requires modification to reduce sugar.…

Tender venison slices stir-fried with pungent black pepper sauce, onions, and bell peppers. A robust and popul…

Tender chicken pieces braised slowly with rehydrated dried shiitake mushrooms in a savory, aromatic sauce. Tra…

Tender duck meat slow-braised with salted mustard greens (kiam chye) until flavorful. The salty and tangy vege…

Tender pork belly slow-braised in a rich and savory sauce featuring fermented soybean paste (tau cheo), garlic…

Tender pork belly or pork leg braised with rehydrated dried bamboo shoots in a rich, savory soy-based sauce. T…

Tender, succulent pork belly slowly braised until melt-in-your-mouth soft, combined with savory preserved radi…