Goong Nueng
Steamed Prawns with Keto Chili-Lime Dip
Yes, with a tweak: ensure only plain steamed prawns are served, without any sugary marinades. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Lao dishes.
What it is
Fresh prawns simply steamed to perfection, preserving their natural sweetness and texture. Served alongside a zesty and spicy chili-lime dipping sauce, made keto-friendly without added sugar.
Key ingredients
Fresh prawns, for dip: fish sauce, lime juice, fresh bird's eye chilies, garlic, cilantro, sugar-free sweetener.
How to make it keto
Ensure only plain steamed prawns are served, without any sugary marinades. Confirm the chili-lime dipping sauce is prepared without any added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ກຸ້ງນຶ່ງ ຂໍແຕ່ກຸ້ງນຶ່ງທຳມະດາ, ບໍ່ຕ້ອງໝັກນ້ຳຕານ. ນ້ຳຈິ້ມແຈ່ວໝາກນາວ ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານ.
For Goong Nueng, please serve plain steamed prawns, no sugary marinade. Chili-lime dipping sauce must be sugar-free.
Watch out for
The dipping sauce is the primary carb risk due to potential added sugar. Sometimes prawns might be marinated with sugar before steaming in other cuisines.
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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