Jeow Bong
Lao Sweet & Spicy Chili Paste with Pork Rinds and Crudités
Yes, with a tweak: request no or minimal added sugar. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lao food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A popular Lao dipping sauce made from dried chilies, garlic, galangal, lemongrass, shallots, and usually a touch of sugar and fermented fish paste. It's savory, sweet, and spicy. Served here with keto-friendly dippers instead of sticky rice.
Key ingredients
Dried chilies, galangal, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce, fermented fish paste (padek), sugar (often palm sugar). Served with cucumber, cabbage, long beans, and pork rinds.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no or minimal added sugar. Ensure no sticky rice is served. Request ample low-carb vegetables (cabbage, cucumber, long beans) or pork rinds for dipping.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ແຈ່ວບອງ ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນໍ້າຕານ, ຫຼືໃສ່ນ້ອຍທີ່ສຸດ. ບໍ່ເອົາເຂົ້າຫນຽວ. ຂໍຜັກດິບ ຫຼືແຄບຫມູເພີ່ມສຳລັບຈໍ້າ.
For Jeow Bong, please use no or minimal added sugar. No sticky rice. Can I have extra low-carb vegetables or pork rinds for dipping?
Watch out for
Significant added sugar (palm sugar is common), traditionally served with sticky rice.
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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