Gaeng Keo Wan Gai (Keto Green Curry Chicken)
Keto Green Curry Chicken
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lao food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and aromatic chicken green curry, featuring tender chicken pieces simmered in a creamy coconut milk base with green curry paste, bamboo shoots, and basil. Modified to be sugar-free and served without rice.
Key ingredients
Chicken (thighs/breast), green curry paste, full-fat coconut milk, bamboo shoots, Thai eggplant, bell peppers, Kaffir lime leaves, basil, fish sauce, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar. Ask to limit or omit bamboo shoots and Thai eggplant due to their carb content. Ensure no rice is served.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
Gaeng Keo Wan Gai ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານ. ຂໍໃສ່ໜໍ່ໄມ້ ແລະ ໝາກເຂືອໜ້ອຍລົງ ຫຼື ບໍ່ໃສ່ເລີຍກະໄດ້. ບໍ່ເອົາເຂົ້າ.
For Gaeng Keo Wan Gai, no sugar. Please limit or omit bamboo shoots and Thai eggplant. No rice.
Watch out for
Green curry paste often contains sugar. Bamboo shoots and Thai eggplant contribute carbs. Hidden sugars in some coconut milk brands (rare, but possible).
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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