Keto Sinigang na Lapu-Lapu (with Low-Carb Vegetables)
Sour Soup with Grouper and Low-Carb Vegetables (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no gabi (taro), labanos (radish), okra, or other starchy vegetables. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic Filipino sour soup featuring tender grouper (Lapu-Lapu) fish and a medley of low-carb vegetables (such as green beans, spinach, or eggplant) in a tangy tamarind broth.
Key ingredients
Grouper fish, tamarind paste/puree, tomatoes, onions, green beans, spinach/pechay, eggplant, long beans, fish sauce, green chilies.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no gabi (taro), labanos (radish), okra, or other starchy vegetables. Ensure pure tamarind is used, avoiding pre-made sinigang mixes with added sugar or MSG.
Watch out for
High-carb vegetables (gabi, labanos, okra, kangkong stems), pre-made sinigang mixes with sugar/MSG, fish sauce often contains 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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