Kai Luak
Soft Boiled Eggs with Keto Dipping Sauce
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Lao dishes.
What it is
Simple, comforting soft-boiled eggs, typically served as a quick breakfast or snack. Naturally low-carb, ensuring any accompanying dipping sauce is sugar-free.
Key ingredients
Eggs, water, salt, black pepper, fish sauce, lime juice, chili flakes.
Optional tweaks
Ensure any dipping sauce is made without added sugar. Request it plain with just fish sauce, lime, and chili if unsure.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ໄກ່ລວກຂໍນໍ້າຈິ້ມບໍ່ໃສ່ນໍ້າຕານ. ຖ້າບໍ່ແນ່ໃຈ, ຂໍເປັນນໍ້າປາ, ໝາກນາວ, ກັບພິກຢ່າງດຽວ.
For Kai Luak, please make the dipping sauce with no sugar. If unsure, just fish sauce, lime, and chili.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in dipping sauces, particularly if pre-made.
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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