Pinakbet
Mixed Vegetables with Shrimp Paste and Pork
Yes, with a tweak: ask to omit squash (kalabasa) as it's very starchy. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Filipino food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A savory vegetable stew from the Ilocos region, featuring bitter melon, eggplant, okra, and long beans, stir-fried with pork and flavored with bagoong (fermented shrimp paste).
Key ingredients
Bitter melon, eggplant, okra, long beans, pork belly/shoulder, shrimp paste (bagoong), garlic, onion, ginger, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, ask to omit squash (kalabasa) as it's very starchy. Request less okra and long beans, and more bitter melon and eggplant. Confirm no sugar is added to the bagoong or the dish.
Watch out for
Squash (kalabasa) is a very common and high-carb ingredient. Large amounts of long beans and okra can also significantly increase carb count. Hidden sugar in shrimp paste or seasoning is also a risk.
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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