Keto Kai Look Keuy (with sugar-free tamarind sauce)
Keto Son-in-Law Eggs (with sugar-free tamarind sauce)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely essential to request the tamarind sauce be made without any added sugar or with a keto-friendly sweetener. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lao food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Crispy, deep-fried boiled eggs generously coated in a rich, tangy, and subtly sweet (keto-modified) tamarind sauce. Traditionally garnished with fried shallots and cilantro.
Key ingredients
Boiled eggs, tamarind paste, fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, chili, cooking oil, cilantro.
How to make it keto
Absolutely essential to request the tamarind sauce be made without any added sugar or with a keto-friendly sweetener. Request minimal or no fried shallots (they contain carbs).
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ໄຂ່ລູກເຂີຍ, ຂໍນ້ຳໝາກຂາມບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານ, ໃສ່ແຕ່ສານໃຫ້ຄວາມຫວານ. ຂໍໃສ່ຫອມເຈຽວໜ້ອຍດຽວ ຫຼື ບໍ່ໃສ່ເດີ້.
For Kai Look Keuy, please ensure the tamarind sauce is made without sugar or with a keto sweetener. Minimal or no fried shallots, please.
Watch out for
High sugar content in traditional tamarind sauce, fried shallots, potential for starchy thickeners in sauce.
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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