Keto Khao Pat (Cauliflower Fried Rice with Pork)
Keto Cauliflower Fried Rice with Pork
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no white rice; use cauliflower rice as the base. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lao food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A Laotian-style fried rice, reimagined for keto. Cauliflower rice is stir-fried with minced pork, eggs, and traditional seasonings like fish sauce, garlic, and white pepper. Starchy vegetables are omitted.
Key ingredients
Cauliflower rice, minced pork, eggs, garlic, fish sauce, white pepper, spring onions, cooking oil (e.g., lard, avocado oil).
How to make it keto
Absolutely no white rice; use cauliflower rice as the base. Omit carrots, corn, peas, and other starchy vegetables. Ensure no added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ເຂົ້າຜັດຄີໂຕ ຂໍໃຊ້ເຂົ້າດອກກະຫຼ່ຳ, ບໍ່ເອົາເຂົ້າສານ. ບໍ່ໃສ່ແຄຣອດ, ສາລີ, ຖົ່ວລັນເຕົາ ຫຼື ຜັກແປ້ງ. ບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານ.
For Keto Khao Pat, use cauliflower rice, not white rice. No carrots, corn, peas, or other starchy vegetables. No sugar, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in fish sauce. Cauliflower rice can have some carbs. Cross-contamination if cooked on same wok as regular fried rice.
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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