Vietnamese keto guide
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Bò Kho Gừng (Không Cà Rốt/Khoai Tây)
Keto Beef Braised with Ginger (No Carrots/Potatoes)
Tender beef chunks slowly braised in an aromatic broth infused with abundant fresh ginger, garlic, and subtle …
7 net10 total3 fibre55 protein35 fat600 kcal
Bò Né
Sizzling Steak and Eggs (Bò Né style, without baguette)
A popular Vietnamese breakfast or brunch dish featuring a sizzling hot plate with tender beef steak, fried egg…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein65 fat800 kcal
Bông Bí Xào Tỏi
Stir-fried Pumpkin Flowers with Garlic
Tender pumpkin flowers and young leaves quickly stir-fried with fragrant garlic, a touch of fish sauce, and co…
7 net10 total3 fibre5 protein25 fat300 kcal
Cá Chiên Nước Mắm
Fried Fish with Fish Sauce (served without rice)
A whole or filleted fish (such as tilapia or snapper), deep-fried until its skin is wonderfully crispy and the…
7 net8 total1 fibre70 protein50 fat700 kcal
Cá Lóc Hấp Bầu
Steamed Snakehead Fish with Calabash Gourd
A light and healthy dish featuring a whole steamed snakehead fish, cooked with slices of mild calabash gourd, …
7 net12 total5 fibre55 protein30 fat500 kcal
Cánh Gà Chiên Nước Mắm
Fish Sauce Fried Chicken Wings
Crispy fried chicken wings coated in a savory, umami-rich fish sauce glaze. The glaze usually contains a touch…
7 net8 total1 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
Canh Hến Nấu Khế
Clam and Starfruit Soup
A light, refreshing, and tangy soup featuring fresh clams cooked with sliced starfruit, tomatoes, and herbs. K…
7 net10 total3 fibre30 protein15 fat350 kcal
Canh Khổ Qua Dồn Chả Cá
Bitter Melon Soup Stuffed with Fish Paste
Bitter melon halves, often lightly blanched, stuffed with a savory fish paste (chả cá) and simmered in a light…
7 net10 total3 fibre35 protein20 fat350 kcal
Gà Om Nấm
Chicken Stew with Mushrooms
Tender chicken pieces slow-simmered with various mushrooms in a savory, aromatic broth. A comforting and natur…
7 net10 total3 fibre48 protein32 fat500 kcal
Gà Xào Sả Nghệ
Stir-fried Chicken with Lemongrass and Turmeric
Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with aromatic lemongrass, fresh turmeric, and a hint of chili. This dish offe…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein40 fat580 kcal
Gà Xé Phay
Shredded Chicken and Onion Salad
A simple, refreshing salad made with shredded boiled chicken, thinly sliced onions, and a generous amount of f…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein20 fat400 kcal
Keto Chả Giò (Không Bánh Tráng, Không Miến)
Keto Fried Spring Roll Filling (Lettuce Wraps, No Wrapper, No Noodles)
The savory filling of traditional Vietnamese fried spring rolls, made with ground pork, shrimp, wood ear mushr…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein60 fat750 kcal
Lươn Xào Sả Ớt
Stir-fried Eel with Lemongrass and Chili
Tender pieces of freshwater eel stir-fried with a pungent and spicy blend of lemongrass, chili, garlic, and on…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
Mực Chiên Nước Mắm
Fried Squid with Fish Sauce Glaze
Squid pieces lightly fried until tender, then tossed in a pungent, savory, garlicky, and often spicy fish sauc…
7 net8 total1 fibre55 protein40 fat650 kcal
Mực Nướng Sa Tế
Grilled Satay Squid
Fresh squid marinated in a fragrant and spicy satay sauce blend of lemongrass, garlic, chili, and oil, then gr…
7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein40 fat600 kcal
Phở Bò (Keto Noodle-less Beef Soup)
Beef Pho Soup (without Noodles)
A fragrant, savory beef broth, slow-cooked with star anise, cinnamon, ginger, and onion, served with various c…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat750 kcal
Trứng Đúc Thịt
Steamed Egg with Ground Pork (Keto, No Noodles/Rice)
A savory, custardy dish made from steamed eggs mixed with seasoned ground pork, wood ear mushrooms, and typica…
7 net8 total1 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Bò Tái Chanh
Lime Cured Beef Salad
Thinly sliced rare beef 'cooked' by marinating in fresh lime juice, then mixed with thinly sliced red onions, …
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein50 fat700 kcal
Bò Xào Hành Gừng
Stir-fried Beef with Onion and Ginger (Keto, No Sugary Sauce)
Sliced beef quickly stir-fried with fragrant ginger, onions, and scallions in a savory sauce. The beef remains…
8 net10 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Bò Xào Sả Ớt
Lemongrass Chili Beef Stir-fry (served without rice)
Tender slices of beef rapidly stir-fried with fragrant lemongrass, fiery chili, minced garlic, and thinly slic…
8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein55 fat700 kcal
Cá Chép Om Dưa
Carp Braised with Pickled Mustard Greens
A flavorful Northern Vietnamese dish featuring carp braised with sour pickled mustard greens (dưa cải chua), t…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein35 fat550 kcal
Cá Kho Riềng (Keto, Sugar Omitted)
Fish Braised with Galangal (Keto, Sugar Omitted)
A savory and aromatic fish dish braised in a rich sauce primarily flavored with galangal, black pepper, and fi…
8 net10 total2 fibre60 protein38 fat600 kcal
Chả Nướng Với Nước Mắm (Grilled Pork Patties with Dipping Sauce)
Grilled Pork Patties with Fish Sauce Dip (Noodle-less)
Flavorful, marinated grilled pork patties, often served with a tangy-sweet fish sauce dipping sauce and fresh …
8 net10 total2 fibre55 protein40 fat650 kcal
Keto Thịt Kho Tiêu
Keto Braised Pork with Black Pepper (Reduced Sugar)
A deeply savory and peppery braised pork dish, typically using pork belly or shoulder, cooked in a rich, dark …
8 net10 total2 fibre45 protein65 fat800 kcal
Nem Lụi (Không Bánh Tráng, Không Bún)
Grilled Pork Skewers (No Wraps or Vermicelli)
Flavorful minced pork (often mixed with pork skin and fat) seasoned and molded around lemongrass stalks or ske…
8 net10 total2 fibre50 protein45 fat650 kcal
Ốc Len Xào Dừa
Snails Stir-fried with Coconut Milk
Mud snails stir-fried in a rich, fragrant coconut milk sauce with lemongrass, ginger, and chili. A popular, na…
8 net10 total2 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
Rau Luộc Thập Cẩm
Assorted Boiled Vegetables
A plate of various seasonal vegetables (e.g., cabbage, broccoli, green beans, mustard greens) simply boiled an…
8 net15 total7 fibre5 protein15 fat200 kcal
Tôm Chua Thịt
Fermented Shrimp and Pork Belly with Lettuce Wraps
A Central Vietnamese specialty, this dish features whole fermented shrimp and tender slices of pork belly, mar…
8 net12 total4 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
Tôm Rim Thịt Ba Rọi
Braised Shrimp and Pork Belly
Succulent shrimp and tender pork belly slowly simmered in a rich, savory, and often slightly sweet sauce until…
8 net10 total2 fibre40 protein60 fat750 kcal
Đuôi Bò Hầm Đậu Phộng
Oxtail Stew with Peanuts
Tender oxtail slow-cooked with peanuts until fall-off-the-bone, in a rich, savory broth. Often contains root v…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Vẹm Xào Tỏi Ớt
Mussels Stir-fried with Garlic and Chili
Mussels quickly stir-fried with fragrant garlic, fresh chilies, and green onions. Often served in a light savo…
8 net10 total2 fibre40 protein35 fat500 kcal
Bún Bò Huế (Keto Spicy Beef Soup)
Spicy Beef Soup (Noodle-less)
A rich, spicy, and sour beef and pork bone broth, heavily infused with lemongrass, chili oil, and fermented sh…
9 net12 total3 fibre70 protein55 fat800 kcal
Canh Bí Đao Nấu Tôm/Thịt
Winter Melon Soup with Shrimp/Pork
A clear and comforting soup featuring slices of tender winter melon cooked with ground pork or fresh shrimp in…
9 net12 total3 fibre28 protein13 fat280 kcal
Canh Chua Cá
Vietnamese Sour Fish Soup (Low-Carb Vegetables)
A flavorful and tangy fish soup characterized by its sour and spicy notes, prepared with a variety of vegetabl…
9 net14 total5 fibre40 protein25 fat450 kcal
Chạo Tôm (Bỏ Bún)
Sugarcane Shrimp (Vermicelli Omitted)
Flavorful shrimp paste molded around sugarcane sticks and either deep-fried or grilled, offering a sweet aroma…
9 net10 total1 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
Gà Nướng Xả Ớt
Grilled Lemongrass Chili Chicken
Tender chicken (often bone-in thigh or leg) marinated in a vibrant and spicy blend of fresh lemongrass, garlic…
9 net12 total3 fibre55 protein55 fat800 kcal
Gà Xào Gừng
Stir-fried Chicken with Ginger
Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with an abundance of fresh ginger, onions, and sometimes bell peppers, in a s…
9 net12 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Gà Xào Xả Ớt
Lemongrass Chili Chicken Stir-fry (without Rice)
Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with aromatic lemongrass, fiery chili, garlic, and onions, often with bell pe…
9 net12 total3 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Keto Bánh Xèo (Bánh Xèo Bột Dừa)
Keto Coconut Turmeric Savory Crepe
A savory, crispy crepe made from coconut flour, turmeric, and coconut milk, filled with shrimp, pork, and bean…
9 net15 total6 fibre35 protein50 fat650 kcal
Lòng Xào Nghệ
Stir-fried Pork Offal with Turmeric
A flavorful and rustic dish featuring stir-fried pork offal (such as intestines or stomach) with aromatic turm…
9 net12 total3 fibre45 protein65 fat800 kcal
Lươn Om Chuối Đậu (Keto, Banana Omitted)
Eel and Tofu Stew (Keto, Banana Omitted)
A savory and aromatic stew featuring tender eel, fried tofu, pork belly, and various herbs and spices. Traditi…
9 net12 total3 fibre65 protein70 fat900 kcal
Mực Xào Sa Tế
Stir-fried Squid with Sate Sauce (Keto, No Sugary Sauce)
Tender squid stir-fried with a spicy and aromatic sate chili sauce, often including lemongrass, garlic, and ch…
9 net12 total3 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Rau Luộc Chấm Kho Quẹt
Boiled Vegetables with Caramelized Pork & Shrimp Dip
Assorted low-carb boiled vegetables served with 'Kho Quẹt,' a rich, savory, and slightly spicy dip made from c…
9 net15 total6 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
Bún Chả Cá (Không Bún)
Keto Noodle-less Fish Cake Soup
A flavorful and light Central Vietnamese soup featuring savory fish cakes (often made from mackerel or basa) i…
10 net14 total4 fibre40 protein25 fat450 kcal
Mực Xào Cần Tây
Squid Stir-fry with Celery
Tender pieces of squid quickly stir-fried with crisp celery, onions, garlic, and a savory, light sauce. This d…
10 net15 total5 fibre40 protein30 fat450 kcal
Tôm Xào Bông Cải Xanh
Shrimp Stir-fried with Broccoli
Plump shrimp stir-fried with florets of fresh broccoli, garlic, and a savory sauce. A simple and direct low-ca…
10 net15 total5 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
Đậu Hũ Xào Sả Ớt
Stir-fried Tofu with Lemongrass and Chili
Firm tofu cubes stir-fried with fragrant lemongrass, spicy chili, garlic, and onions, often with bell peppers,…
11 net15 total4 fibre35 protein40 fat550 kcal
Bò Kho
Vietnamese Beef Stew (without Bread/Rice)
A hearty, aromatic Vietnamese beef stew simmered in a rich, savory broth with warming spices like star anise a…
11 net15 total4 fibre50 protein50 fat700 kcal
Bò Nhúng Dấm
Beef in Vinegar Broth (Keto Style)
Thinly sliced beef cooked quickly in a flavorful, tangy vinegar broth, typically served with fresh vegetables …
11 net15 total4 fibre80 protein55 fat850 kcal
Chả Cá Lã Vọng (Bỏ Bún)
Turmeric Fish with Dill (Vermicelli Omitted)
A Hanoi specialty featuring pan-fried fish (often catfish or snakehead) marinated in turmeric, galangal, and s…
11 net15 total4 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Gỏi Mực
Squid Salad
A refreshing salad featuring blanched squid, fresh herbs (cilantro, mint, Vietnamese coriander), thinly sliced…
11 net15 total4 fibre35 protein25 fat450 kcal
Keto Cà Ri Gà (Coconut Chicken Curry)
Keto Coconut Chicken Curry (No Potato/Carrot/Rice)
A rich and aromatic chicken curry prepared with a creamy coconut milk base and fragrant Vietnamese curry spice…
11 net16 total5 fibre55 protein70 fat850 kcal
Keto Heo Rừng Xào Lăn (Không Bún/Cơm)
Keto Wild Boar Stir-fried with Curry and Coconut Milk (No Noodles/Rice)
Tender slices of wild boar (or pork) stir-fried with curry powder, lemongrass, chili, and onions in a rich, cr…
11 net15 total4 fibre45 protein60 fat750 kcal
Keto Lươn Xào Lăn (Không Bún/Cơm)
Keto Eel Stir-fried with Curry and Coconut Milk (No Noodles/Rice)
Succulent eel pieces stir-fried with fragrant curry powder, lemongrass, chili, and onions in a rich, creamy co…
11 net15 total4 fibre40 protein55 fat700 kcal
Keto Nem Nướng (Bọc Xà Lách)
Grilled Pork Sausage with Lettuce Wraps
Flavorful grilled pork sausages, traditionally served with rice paper, vermicelli, and a sweet dipping sauce. …
11 net15 total4 fibre40 protein45 fat600 kcal
Sườn Nướng
Grilled Pork Ribs (no sweet glaze, served without rice)
Succulent pork spare ribs, expertly marinated and grilled until they achieve a crispy exterior and tender, jui…
11 net12 total1 fibre60 protein65 fat800 kcal
Bò Xào Bông Cải
Beef Stir-fry with Broccoli
Slices of tender beef, often marinated for tenderness, stir-fried with vibrant green broccoli florets, garlic,…
12 net18 total6 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
Gỏi Gà/Tôm
Chicken/Shrimp Salad
A refreshing salad featuring shredded poached chicken or shrimp, often mixed with shredded cabbage, carrots, r…
12 net18 total6 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Keto Gỏi Đu Đủ Xanh Tôm Thịt
Green Papaya Salad with Shrimp and Pork (Reduced Sugar Dressing)
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring shredded unripe green papaya, cooked shrimp, and tender slices of por…
12 net18 total6 fibre40 protein35 fat550 kcal
Đậu Hũ Sốt Cà Chua Thịt Băm
Tofu with Tomato Sauce and Minced Pork
Pan-fried firm tofu simmered in a rich, savory tomato sauce with minced pork. A popular comfort food, offering…
13 net18 total5 fibre30 protein38 fat500 kcal