Keto Sinigang na Kanduli (Low-Carb Catfish Sour Soup)
Keto Catfish Sour Soup with Low-Carb Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: ensure tamarind paste is sugar-free. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Filipino food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful sour soup featuring tender catfish (Kanduli) simmered in a tangy tamarind broth with a selection of keto-friendly vegetables like okra, eggplant, and kangkong. The traditional high-carb vegetables are omitted or minimized.
Key ingredients
Catfish (Kanduli), tamarind puree (unsweetened), water, fish sauce, onions, tomatoes, green chilies (siling haba), okra, eggplant, kangkong or other leafy greens, ginger.
How to make it keto
Ensure tamarind paste is sugar-free. Omit high-carb vegetables like gabi (taro), labanos (radish), sitaw (long beans in large quantity), or saba bananas. Increase leafy greens.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in commercial tamarind base or fish sauce. High-carb vegetables if not explicitly omitted. Usually served with rice.
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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