Gaeng Phet Ped
Keto Red Curry with Roasted Duck
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lao food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and creamy red curry made with succulent slices of roasted duck, simmered in coconut milk with kaffir lime leaves and limited low-carb vegetables. Prepared without added sugar and served without rice.
Key ingredients
Roasted duck (sliced), red curry paste, coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce, green beans, bell peppers, small amount of bamboo shoots, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar. Ensure curry paste is low-carb or homemade. Limit higher carb vegetables like bamboo shoots, tomatoes, or baby corn. Omit sticky rice.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ແກງເຜັດເປັດ, ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານ. ບໍ່ໃສ່ຜັກທີ່ມີແປ້ງຫຼາຍເຊັ່ນ: ໜໍ່ໄມ້, ໝາກເລັ່ນ. ບໍ່ເອົາເຂົ້າໜຽວເດີ້.
For Gaeng Phet Ped, please ensure no added sugar. Limit high-carb vegetables like bamboo shoots or tomatoes. No sticky rice.
Watch out for
High sugar content in pre-made curry pastes, added sugar to balance flavor, higher carb vegetables, thickening agents.
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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