Keto Nam Prik Ong
Minced Pork and Tomato Chili Dip (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely request no added sugar. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A thick and hearty Lao (and Northern Thai) chili dip, rich with minced pork and a smaller, keto-friendly amount of crushed tomatoes, seasoned with various herbs and spices. It's deeply savory and spicy, modified to omit all added sugars.
Key ingredients
Minced pork, red chili paste (keto-friendly version, made from dried chilis, garlic, shallots), tomatoes (small amount), fish sauce, padaek, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Absolutely request no added sugar. Ask for minimal tomatoes to control carb count. Must be served with fresh, raw keto-friendly vegetables (e.g., cucumber, cabbage, celery) for dipping instead of sticky rice.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ສຳລັບນ້ຳພິກອ່ອງ, ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານເດັດຂາດ. ໃສ່ໝາກເລັ່ນໜ້ອຍໜຶ່ງ. ຂໍເສີບກັບຜັກສົດດິບສຳລັບຈິ້ມແທນເຂົ້າໜຽວ.
For Nam Prik Ong, absolutely no added sugar. Minimal tomatoes. Serve with fresh, raw keto-friendly vegetables for dipping, no sticky rice.
Watch out for
Sugar commonly added to chili paste. Higher amount of tomatoes can increase carb count. Traditionally served with sticky 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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