Inihaw na Tadyang ng Baboy
Grilled Pork Spare Ribs
Yes, with a tweak: request the dish to be prepared with no added sugar or high-fructose corn syrup in the marinade. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Filipino dishes.
What it is
Succulent pork spare ribs, marinated and then grilled over charcoal until tender and slightly charred. For keto, the marinade is adjusted to be sugar-free.
Key ingredients
Pork spare ribs, low-carb soy sauce, calamansi juice, minced garlic, black pepper, fish sauce, a touch of olive oil (or other keto-friendly cooking oil) for basting.
How to make it keto
Request the dish to be prepared with no added sugar or high-fructose corn syrup in the marinade. Ask if a sugar-free marinade option is available, or emphasize a simple salt, pepper, garlic, and calamansi marinade.
Watch out for
Many traditional Filipino marinades for grilled meats contain significant amounts of sugar, brown sugar, or even soda for tenderizing and flavor.
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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