Gaeng Kee Lek Sai Moo
Cassia Leaf Curry with Pork
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar in the curry. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A unique and earthy Lao curry made from the tender leaves of the cassia tree, known for its slightly bitter yet deeply savory flavor. It's traditionally cooked with pork (often belly or shoulder) and various fresh herbs in a rich, non-coconut milk broth. Keto modifications ensure no sugar and no starchy vegetables.
Key ingredients
Cassia leaves, pork belly/shoulder, fresh herbs (lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves), garlic, shallots, chilis, fish sauce, padaek, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar in the curry. Confirm no starchy vegetables (e.g., taro, potatoes) are added. Ensure no rice is served.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ສຳລັບແກງຂີ້ເຫຼັກໃສ່ໝູ, ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານ. ຂໍຢືນຢັນວ່າບໍ່ມີຜັກຫົວເຊັ່ນ: ມັນຕົ້ນ, ມັນຝຣັ່ງ, ແລະ ບໍ່ເອົາເຂົ້າ.
For Gaeng Kee Lek Sai Moo, please no added sugar in the curry. Confirm no starchy vegetables like taro or potatoes, and no rice.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in curry paste or broth. Potential for starchy vegetables (confirm omission).
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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