Gaeng Nor Mai
Lao Bamboo Shoot Soup/Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no sticky rice powder/water' as a thickening agent. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lao food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A distinctive Lao soup or stew focused on tender bamboo shoots, typically combined with other vegetables (like mushrooms), herbs (dill, basil), and sometimes meat, often thickened with *yanang* leaf extract for a unique color and flavor.
Key ingredients
Bamboo shoots, *yanang* leaf extract, meat (pork or chicken, optional), mushrooms, dill, basil, lemongrass, galangal, chili, fish sauce, (sometimes sticky rice powder or water as a binder, and optional pumpkin/squash).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request 'no sticky rice powder/water' as a thickening agent. Ask to omit higher-carb vegetables like pumpkin or squash if they are typically included.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ແກງຫນໍ່ໄມ້ ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ແປ້ງເຂົ້າຫນຽວ ຫຼືນໍ້າຢາຫນຽວ. ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ຫມາກອຶ ຫຼືຫມາກນໍ້າ.
For Gaeng Nor Mai, please use no sticky rice powder or water as a thickening agent. Please omit pumpkin or squash.
Watch out for
Sticky rice powder/water can be used as a binder. Higher-carb vegetables like pumpkin/squash are sometimes added. Bamboo shoots themselves contain some carbs.
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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