Keto Sinigang na Bangus (Milkfish Sour Soup with Low-Carb Vegetables)
Keto Milkfish Sour Soup with Low-Carb Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: ensure tamarind paste is unsweetened; omit high-carb vegetables like taro, string beans, okra, and winged beans; specify no sugar in seasoning. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Filipino food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Filipino sour soup, modified for keto by omitting high-carb vegetables like taro and string beans, focusing on milkfish (bangus) with a sour tamarind base (sugar-free) and keto-friendly vegetables like radish, eggplant, and green chili. The rich, fatty bangus belly adds substantial fat.
Key ingredients
Milkfish (Bangus), Tamarind paste (unsweetened), Radish, Eggplant, Green chili (siling haba), Water/Broth, Fish sauce, Onion, Tomato, Ginger, Salt, Pepper
How to make it keto
Ensure tamarind paste is unsweetened; omit high-carb vegetables like taro, string beans, okra, and winged beans; specify no sugar in seasoning.
Watch out for
Sweetened tamarind paste, high-carb vegetables (taro, okra, string beans), MSG with sugar.
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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