Lao keto guide
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Keto friendliness
Lao cuisine presents significant challenges for keto adaptation due to its reliance on sticky rice and carb-heavy staple dishes.
Top ingredients
Grilled meats, fresh herbs, fish sauce, lime juice, and chili are naturally keto-friendly components when isolated from carb-heavy preparations.
Danger zones
Sticky rice is the omnipresent carb trap, along with toasted ground rice often found in larb, sugar in marinades/sauces, and high-carb vegetables like papaya in salads.
Best for
This cuisine is best for highly experienced keto dieters willing to strictly limit their menu choices and explicitly request significant dish modifications.
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Pla Duk Yang
Grilled Catfish
Whole catfish marinated with lemongrass, garlic, and chili, then grilled until tender and smoky. Typically ser…
2 net3 total1 fibre58 protein45 fat650 kcal
Pla Tod
Crispy Fried Fish (Plain)
A whole fish (often tilapia or snapper) deep-fried until gloriously crispy on the outside and moist within. Se…
2 net2 total0 fibre55 protein50 fat700 kcal
Steak Neua
Pan-Seared Beef Steak (Lao Style)
A simple yet satisfying dish of pan-seared or grilled beef steak, often sliced, and served with a zesty, spicy…
2 net3 total1 fibre65 protein55 fat780 kcal
Pla Som Tod
Fried Fermented Fish
A popular Lao dish featuring whole fermented fish, typically a type of carp, lightly seasoned and deep-fried u…
3 net4 total1 fibre40 protein70 fat780 kcal
Ahn Savanh (Keto-Modified)
Lao Sun-Dried Beef Jerky (Unsweetened)
Thinly sliced beef, typically sun-dried or air-fried to a chewy texture. The keto modification ensures it's ma…
4 net5 total1 fibre45 protein25 fat400 kcal
Keto Khao Piak Sen (with Shirataki Noodles)
Lao Chicken Noodle Soup with Shirataki Noodles
A comforting Lao-style noodle soup, traditionally made with thick rice noodles. This keto version substitutes …
4 net8 total4 fibre40 protein25 fat420 kcal
Neua Dad Deaw
Lao Sun-Dried Fried Beef
Thin strips of beef marinated with a savory blend of garlic, fish sauce, and pepper, sun-dried, and then deep-…
4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Ping Pa
Lao Grilled Fish
Whole fish (often tilapia or snakehead) stuffed with fresh herbs like lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and dill…
4 net7 total3 fibre65 protein35 fat600 kcal
Gaeng Pak Wan Sai Kai
Wild Vegetable Curry with Egg
A traditional Lao herbal curry featuring pak wan (forest vegetables, often a type of melientha or similar leaf…
5 net8 total3 fibre25 protein35 fat450 kcal
Gaeng Phak Hwaan Sai Kai
Bitter Gourd Curry with Egg
A traditional Lao herbal curry featuring bitter gourd, known for its distinct bitter taste and health benefits…
5 net9 total4 fibre26 protein36 fat460 kcal
Kaeb Moo
Pork Rinds
Crispy fried pork rinds, a popular snack or accompaniment to many Lao dishes. Naturally high in fat and protei…
5 net6 total1 fibre50 protein85 fat900 kcal
Keto Phak Nam Man Hoy (Stir-fried Greens)
Keto Stir-fried Greens with Garlic
Fresh green vegetables, such as Chinese broccoli (gai lan) or bok choy, swiftly stir-fried with plenty of garl…
5 net10 total5 fibre4 protein25 fat280 kcal
Naem Moo Tod
Fried Fermented Pork Sausage
Naem (fermented pork sausage), typically a mix of minced pork, pork skin, garlic, and chilis, is fried until t…
5 net6 total1 fibre35 protein45 fat580 kcal
Pla Nueng Si-ew
Keto Steamed Fish with Soy Sauce and Ginger
A whole steamed fish, often a white fish like snapper or tilapia, traditionally served with a savory sauce of …
5 net8 total3 fibre60 protein35 fat600 kcal
Soop Gai (Keto Modified)
Keto Boiled Chicken Salad (Lao Style)
Shredded boiled chicken, mixed with a vibrant dressing of lime juice, fish sauce, fresh herbs like mint, cilan…
5 net8 total3 fibre45 protein25 fat450 kcal
Soop Hed (Keto Modified)
Keto Lao Mushroom Salad
Boiled or steamed mushrooms (e.g., oyster or straw mushrooms) tossed in a spicy, sour, and savory dressing wit…
5 net8 total3 fibre10 protein15 fat200 kcal
Soop Paa (Keto Fish Salad)
Keto Lao Fish Salad (without sticky rice)
A light and refreshing Lao fish salad made with flaked cooked fish (often grilled or boiled), mixed with fresh…
5 net7 total2 fibre45 protein28 fat450 kcal
Gaeng Kee Lek Sai Moo
Cassia Leaf Curry with Pork
A unique and earthy Lao curry made from the tender leaves of the cassia tree, known for its slightly bitter ye…
6 net10 total4 fibre30 protein45 fat550 kcal
Goong Pad Hed
Keto Stir-fried Shrimp with Mushrooms
Fresh shrimp stir-fried with a variety of mushrooms (such as oyster, straw, or shiitake) and a light, savory s…
6 net10 total4 fibre45 protein38 fat550 kcal
Kaeng Jeut Moo Sap
Clear Pork and Vegetable Soup
A comforting and light clear broth soup with minced pork, and a variety of mild vegetables like napa cabbage a…
6 net9 total3 fibre35 protein25 fat380 kcal
Larb Neua
Minced Beef Salad
A classic Lao salad featuring finely minced beef, mixed with fresh herbs like mint, cilantro, spring onions, a…
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein30 fat550 kcal
Mok Mak Khuea (Keto Steamed Eggplant)
Keto Steamed Eggplant with Herbs
Tender eggplant pieces steamed until soft, infused with aromatic herbs and spices like lemongrass, garlic, and…
6 net12 total6 fibre5 protein20 fat250 kcal
Mok Pa
Steamed Fish in Banana Leaf
Fish (often tilapia or catfish) marinated with a fragrant paste of herbs like dill, lemongrass, galangal, kaff…
6 net10 total4 fibre55 protein35 fat580 kcal
Neua Gratiem Prik Thai
Keto Pan-Fried Beef with Garlic and Pepper
Tender slices of beef, pan-fried with copious amounts of fresh garlic and black pepper, creating a robust and …
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Pha Kat Jao
Stir-fried Cabbage with Garlic
A simple yet flavorful side dish of stir-fried cabbage, often with garlic and a light, savory sauce. Naturally…
6 net10 total4 fibre5 protein25 fat280 kcal
Ping Kai
Lao Grilled Chicken
Marinated chicken, typically whole or half, grilled to perfection, resulting in tender, flavorful meat with cr…
6 net8 total2 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
Soop Naw Mai
Bamboo Shoot Salad/Relish
A refreshing and tangy salad or relish made from tender bamboo shoots, fresh herbs (such as mint, cilantro, di…
6 net10 total4 fibre4 protein12 fat180 kcal
Sua Rong Hai
Grilled Brisket with Keto Spicy Dipping Sauce
Tender and smoky grilled beef brisket, sliced thin, often served with a fiery and tangy dipping sauce (jaew). …
6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
Tum Mak Khuea
Pounded Grilled Eggplant Salad
A vibrant and tangy salad made from grilled eggplant, pounded with garlic, chilies, fish sauce, lime juice, an…
6 net10 total4 fibre5 protein20 fat250 kcal
Jeow Mak Keua
Lao Roasted Eggplant Dip with Keto Vegetables
A smoky and flavorful Lao dip made from fire-roasted eggplant, mashed with garlic, chilies, shallots, and ofte…
7 net12 total5 fibre5 protein15 fat200 kcal
Jeow Mak Len (Keto Tomato Chili Dip)
Keto Tomato Chili Dip
A fresh and spicy Lao dip made from roasted tomatoes, garlic, shallots, and bird's eye chilies, pounded togeth…
7 net10 total3 fibre5 protein10 fat150 kcal
Keto Nam Prik Ong
Minced Pork and Tomato Chili Dip (Keto Modified)
A thick and hearty Lao (and Northern Thai) chili dip, rich with minced pork and a smaller, keto-friendly amoun…
7 net10 total3 fibre30 protein30 fat420 kcal
Keto Tum Mak Yuak
Spicy Banana Blossom Salad (Keto Modified)
A refreshing and spicy Lao salad featuring thinly sliced banana blossom as its fibrous base, pounded with a vi…
7 net12 total5 fibre15 protein30 fat380 kcal
Larb Pa
Minced Fish Salad
A classic Lao minced fish salad, seasoned with fresh herbs like mint, cilantro, spring onions, and a spicy lim…
7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein30 fat550 kcal
Moo Krob Lard Prik
Keto Crispy Pork Belly with Chili Sauce
Irresistibly crispy fried pork belly, cut into bite-sized pieces, topped with a flavorful, spicy, and tangy ch…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein75 fat900 kcal
Moo Manao (Keto Spicy Lime Pork)
Keto Spicy Lime Pork
Thinly sliced blanched or lightly cooked pork (or beef) served with a vibrant, intensely spicy and sour dressi…
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein35 fat550 kcal
Moo Tod Gratiem Prik Thai
Fried Pork with Garlic and Pepper
Crispy, succulent pieces of pork, marinated and deep-fried until golden, then tossed with aromatic fried garli…
7 net8 total1 fibre45 protein55 fat700 kcal
Nam Tok Neua (Keto Spicy Grilled Beef Salad)
Keto Spicy Grilled Beef Salad ("Waterfall Beef")
Slices of perfectly grilled beef, tossed with a vibrant dressing of lime juice, fish sauce, chili flakes, red …
7 net10 total3 fibre52 protein36 fat560 kcal
Pad Pak Ruam (Keto Modified)
Stir-fried Mixed Vegetables (Low Carb)
A medley of fresh vegetables quickly stir-fried with garlic and a light savory sauce. Often includes high-carb…
7 net12 total5 fibre8 protein25 fat300 kcal
Ping Neua
Grilled Marinated Beef (No Sticky Rice)
Slices of beef marinated in a flavorful blend of garlic, black pepper, fish sauce, and soy sauce, then grilled…
7 net8 total1 fibre65 protein40 fat650 kcal
Tom Jued Gai
Clear Chicken Soup with Vegetables
A light and comforting clear chicken broth soup, typically featuring tender chicken pieces and a mix of low-ca…
7 net10 total3 fibre35 protein20 fat380 kcal
Tom Klong
Spicy Smoked Dry Fish Soup
A clear, intensely flavorful and aromatic Lao soup, distinguished by the use of smoked dried fish, which impar…
7 net10 total3 fibre35 protein20 fat380 kcal
Tom Saap Neua
Lao Spicy & Sour Beef Soup
A traditional Lao spicy and sour clear broth soup featuring tender beef slices, mushrooms, galangal, lemongras…
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein28 fat450 kcal
Tom Yam Gai (Keto Broth)
Keto Sour & Spicy Chicken Broth
A vibrant and aromatic sour and spicy clear broth soup, made with chicken, infused with lemongrass, galangal, …
7 net9 total2 fibre40 protein32 fat480 kcal
Tom Yum Goong
Keto Broth with Shrimp (Tom Yum Goong)
The famous hot and sour soup, but with succulent shrimp. Aromatic broth infused with lemongrass, galangal, kaf…
7 net10 total3 fibre35 protein30 fat450 kcal
Tom Yum Pla (Keto Broth)
Keto Spicy Sour Fish Soup
A fragrant and intensely flavorful hot and sour clear soup featuring tender pieces of fish, earthy mushrooms, …
7 net10 total3 fibre40 protein20 fat400 kcal
Yam Neua (Spicy Grilled Beef Salad)
Spicy Grilled Beef Salad
A vibrant and zesty salad featuring thinly sliced grilled beef, fresh herbs like mint and cilantro, shallots, …
7 net10 total3 fibre50 protein35 fat550 kcal
Gaeng Som Pa (Keto Sour Fish Soup)
Keto Sour Fish Soup with Vegetables
A tangy and spicy Lao sour fish soup, typically made with whole fish, flavored with tamarind, lemongrass, gala…
8 net12 total4 fibre48 protein30 fat520 kcal
Hed Pad Naam Man Hoy (Keto Modified)
Stir-fried Mushrooms with Keto Oyster Sauce
Assorted mushrooms stir-fried with garlic in a savory, keto-friendly oyster sauce (using low-carb alternatives…
8 net12 total4 fibre10 protein30 fat350 kcal
Keto Pad Grapao Gai
Keto Stir-fried Chicken with Basil
A classic spicy and aromatic stir-fry featuring minced or sliced chicken, fresh basil leaves, chili, garlic, a…
8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein45 fat650 kcal
Keto Pad Grapao Moo
Keto Stir-fried Pork with Basil
A fiery and fragrant stir-fry prepared with minced or sliced pork, fresh holy basil, bird's eye chilies, and g…
8 net12 total4 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
Moo Luak Chim
Blanched Pork with Keto Dipping Sauce
Thinly sliced, blanched pork, served simply with a side of fresh vegetables and a spicy, savory dipping sauce.…
8 net10 total2 fibre60 protein40 fat600 kcal
Neua Nueng
Steamed Beef
Simply steamed slices of beef, often served with a variety of fresh herbs and a spicy dipping sauce on the sid…
8 net10 total2 fibre55 protein30 fat500 kcal
Phak Boong Fai Daeng (Keto Stir-fried Morning Glory)
Keto Stir-fried Morning Glory with Garlic and Chili
A popular and flavorful side dish featuring fresh morning glory (water spinach) stir-fried quickly over high h…
8 net12 total4 fibre5 protein25 fat300 kcal
Pla Tod Lard Prik (Keto Modified)
Keto Crispy Fried Fish with Spicy Garlic Chili Sauce
A whole fish (often tilapia or snapper) deep-fried until crispy, served with a modified spicy, sour, and savor…
8 net10 total2 fibre50 protein60 fat750 kcal
Sai Oua
Lao Pork Sausage
A highly aromatic grilled pork sausage seasoned with a rich blend of lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves,…
8 net10 total2 fibre45 protein65 fat800 kcal
Goong Yang
Grilled Prawns
Fresh prawns or shrimp grilled to perfection, often with a light seasoning. A simple yet flavorful seafood opt…
9 net10 total1 fibre65 protein20 fat450 kcal
Keto Kai Look Keuy (with sugar-free tamarind sauce)
Keto Son-in-Law Eggs (with sugar-free tamarind sauce)
Crispy, deep-fried boiled eggs generously coated in a rich, tangy, and subtly sweet (keto-modified) tamarind s…
9 net12 total3 fibre20 protein40 fat480 kcal
Larb Gai
Lao Minced Chicken Salad
A classic Lao dish featuring minced chicken (or other meat) mixed with fresh herbs like mint, cilantro, and sp…
9 net12 total3 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
Mok Pak Gap Moo (Keto Modified)
Keto Steamed Mixed Vegetables with Pork in Banana Leaf
A flavorful blend of mixed keto-friendly vegetables and sliced pork (or chicken), generously seasoned with tra…
9 net15 total6 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal