Keto Ped Pa Lo
Five-Spice Duck Stew (Sugar-Free)
Yes, with a tweak: request that NO sugar or high-carb sweeteners are used in the braising liquid. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and aromatic stew featuring tender duck meat braised in a savory broth infused with five-spice powder, star anise, cinnamon, and other warming spices. Traditionally sweet, this keto version omits sugar.
Key ingredients
Duck legs or whole duck, five-spice powder, star anise, cinnamon stick, garlic, ginger, soy sauce (or tamari), fish sauce, black pepper, low-carb sweetener (e.g., erythritol or monk fruit for traditional sweetness, if desired), mushrooms (optional).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request that NO sugar or high-carb sweeteners are used in the braising liquid. Confirm only keto-friendly spices and sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
Keto ເປັດພະໂລຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນໍ້າຕານ ຫຼື ເຄື່ອງປຸງທີ່ເປັນຄາບສູງໃນນໍ້າຕົ້ມເປື່ອຍ. ຢືນຢັນວ່າໃຊ້ແຕ່ເຄື່ອງເທດ ແລະ ນໍ້າຊອດທີ່ເປັນ Keto ເທົ່ານັ້ນ.
For Keto Ped Pa Lo, please ensure no sugar or high-carb sweeteners in the braising liquid. Confirm only keto-friendly spices and sauces.
Watch out for
Traditional 'Pa Lo' is very high in sugar and often includes high-carb additions like tofu, hard-boiled eggs (ok), or potatoes. Ensure strict sugar omission and only keto-friendly ingredients.
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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