Adobong Kangkong
Water Spinach Adobo
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Filipino dishes.
What it is
A simple, savory Filipino vegetable dish made with kangkong (water spinach) cooked in the classic adobo style with soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and sometimes a hint of oyster sauce or pork bits. It's naturally low-carb and makes an excellent keto side dish.
Key ingredients
Kangkong (water spinach), soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, cooking oil, (optional: oyster sauce, pork bits).
Optional tweaks
Confirm no added sugar. If oyster sauce is used, request minimal as it contains sugar. Ask for no pork if a strict vegetable side is desired.
Watch out for
Added sugar in some restaurant versions, oyster sauce (contains sugar/starch), small amount of carbs from garlic/onion.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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