Keto Goong Pad Prik Phao
Shrimp with Sugar-Free Chili Paste Stir-fry (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request a sugar-free prik phao (chili paste). About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lao food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Succulent shrimp stir-fried with a rich and aromatic chili paste, made sugar-free for a keto-friendly option. This dish delivers a complex flavor profile with spicy and savory notes.
Key ingredients
Shrimp, cooking oil, homemade sugar-free prik phao (chili paste - typically made with dried chilies, garlic, shallots, tamarind, shrimp paste), fish sauce, green beans or other low-carb vegetables, kaffir lime leaves.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request a sugar-free prik phao (chili paste). Ensure no other sugar, starch, or high-carb vegetables are added to the stir-fry.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ກຸ້ງຜັດພິກເຜົາຄີໂຕ ຂໍພິກເຜົາບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານ. ບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານ, ແປ້ງ ຫຼື ຜັກທີ່ມີຄາໂບໄຮເດຣດສູງ.
For Keto Goong Pad Prik Phao, I need sugar-free prik phao paste. No other sugar, starch, or high-carb vegetables, please.
Watch out for
Commercial prik phao (chili paste) is notoriously high in sugar and often contains tamarind paste which has natural sugars. Watch for added high-carb vegetables like bell peppers or corn.
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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