Gaeng Som Pa (Keto Sour Fish Soup)
Keto Sour Fish Soup with Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no added sugar. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A tangy and spicy Lao sour fish soup, typically made with whole fish, flavored with tamarind, lemongrass, galangal, garlic, and chilies. The keto version omits any sweetening agents and focuses on the fish and approved low-carb vegetables like green beans and cabbage.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., Tilapia, Catfish), tamarind paste (unsweetened), lemongrass, galangal, garlic, chilies, fish sauce, green beans, cabbage, water.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no added sugar. Ensure tamarind paste is unsweetened. Request only keto-friendly vegetables (e.g., no pumpkin, carrots, corn).
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
Gaeng Som Pa, bor sai nam taan deuy. Mak kham priao bor sai nam taan deuy. Sai tae pak thi pen keto, bor sai mak eu, pak ka loth, khao pod.
Gaeng Som Pa, no added sugar. Please confirm unsweetened tamarind. Only keto-friendly vegetables, no pumpkin, carrots, or corn.
Watch out for
Tamarind paste can be carb-heavy if sweetened or used in large quantities. Hidden sugars in fish sauce or pastes. Starchy vegetables often included in traditional recipes.
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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