Gaeng Phak Hwaan Sai Kai
Bitter Gourd Curry with Egg
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar in the broth or any accompanying sauces. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Lao dishes.
What it is
A traditional Lao herbal curry featuring bitter gourd, known for its distinct bitter taste and health benefits, simmered in a light, savory broth often with eggs (as in this dish) or minced pork. Keto modification involves ensuring no sugar in the broth.
Key ingredients
Bitter gourd, eggs, fresh herbs (lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves), fish sauce, padaek (fermented fish sauce), chili, garlic, shallots, water/broth.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar in the broth or any accompanying sauces. Confirm no rice or other high-carb sides are served.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ສຳລັບແກງຜັກຫວານໃສ່ໄຂ່, ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານໃນນ້ຳແກງ ແລະ ນ້ຳຈິ້ມຕ່າງໆ. ຂໍຢືນຢັນວ່າບໍ່ມີເຂົ້າ ຫຼື ເຄື່ອງຄຽງຄາໂບໄຮເດຣດສູງ.
For Gaeng Phak Hwaan Sai Kai, please no added sugar in the broth or sauces. Confirm no rice or high-carb sides.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in broth/sauce. Served with rice if not specified.
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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