Keto Gaeng Lieng
Spicy Vegetable and Shrimp Soup (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no high-carb vegetables like pumpkin, corn, baby corn, or potatoes are included. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A flavorful and spicy clear soup, typically featuring a variety of vegetables and shrimp. This keto version focuses on low-carb vegetables and a sugar-free broth, highlighting the natural spice and savory depth.
Key ingredients
Shrimp, mixed low-carb vegetables (e.g., bok choy, green beans, mushrooms, cabbage), fish sauce, lime juice, chili, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, shallots, garlic, shrimp paste (optional), broth.
How to make it keto
Ensure no high-carb vegetables like pumpkin, corn, baby corn, or potatoes are included. Confirm no sugar is added to the soup base. Request a clear broth without any thickening agents.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ແກງລຽງຄີໂຕ ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ໝາກອຶ, ສາລີ, ສາລີອ່ອນ, ມັນຕົ້ນ. ບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານ, ເອົານ້ຳແກງໃສໆ ບໍ່ໃຫ້ຂຸ້ນ.
For Keto Gaeng Lieng, please no pumpkin, corn, baby corn, or potato. No sugar in the soup. Clear broth, no thickeners.
Watch out for
Traditional Gaeng Lieng often includes higher-carb vegetables. Hidden sugar in the soup base is common.
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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