Dinengdeng (Keto Modified)
Ilocano Vegetable and Fish Stew (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request to exclude high-carb vegetables such as squash (kalabasa), corn, moringa (malunggay) leaves in large quantities, and sitaw (long beans) if strict. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A light and earthy Ilocano stew of various vegetables, flavored distinctly with bagoong isda (fermented fish paste) and typically containing a few pieces of grilled or fried fish. Modified for keto using strictly low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Low-carb vegetables (bitter gourd/ampalaya, eggplant, okra, winged beans/sigarilyas, green beans), grilled or fried fish pieces (e.g., bangus, tilapia), bagoong isda (fermented fish paste), ginger, garlic, onions, water.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request to exclude high-carb vegetables such as squash (kalabasa), corn, moringa (malunggay) leaves in large quantities, and sitaw (long beans) if strict. Focus on ampalaya, eggplant, okra, and sigarilyas.
Watch out for
High-carb vegetables commonly found in Dinengdeng (squash, corn, certain beans, malunggay), or hidden sugar in some bagoong preparations.
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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