Pritong Isda (e.g., Tilapia)
Fried Fish (e.g., Tilapia)
Yes, keto as served. Almost no net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Filipino dishes.
What it is
A whole fresh fish (such as Tilapia or Lapu-Lapu) simply seasoned with salt and pepper, then deep-fried until crispy golden brown. A straightforward and delicious protein source, naturally keto when unbreaded.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., Tilapia), salt, black pepper, cooking oil (e.g., vegetable oil).
Optional tweaks
Confirm no breading or flour is used. Ask for simple seasoning. Request a plain vinegar-based dipping sauce without sugar.
Watch out for
Breading/flour coating, sweetened dipping sauces.
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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