Jeow Pa Dek
Fermented Fish Sauce Dip
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Lao dishes.
What it is
A pungent, savory, and spicy quintessential Lao dip made from fermented fish paste (pa dek), roasted chilies, garlic, shallots, and fragrant herbs. Essential with many Lao meals, typically served with raw or steamed low-carb vegetables and grilled meats.
Key ingredients
Pa dek (fermented fish paste), roasted fresh chilies, roasted garlic, roasted shallots, lemongrass, galangal, lime juice.
Optional tweaks
None needed for the dip itself if authentically prepared without sugar. Ensure accompanying items are keto-friendly (e.g., cucumber, cabbage, green beans, or grilled meat instead of sticky rice).
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
Jeow Pa Dek ຂໍຜັກກັບທີ່ເປັນຄີໂຕເຊັ່ນ ໝາກແຕງ, ກະລໍ່າປີ, ຫຼືຊີ້ນປີ້ງ. ບໍ່ເອົາເຂົ້າໜຽວ.
For Jeow Pa Dek, please ensure all accompanying items are keto-friendly, like cucumber, cabbage, or grilled meat, and no sticky rice.
Watch out for
Always served with sticky rice and sometimes higher-carb vegetables. Ensure to order keto-friendly accompaniments.
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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