Keto Pha Paa
Sliced Fish Salad in Chili-Lime Dressing
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no sugar in the dressing. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Lao dishes.
What it is
A refreshing and savory salad featuring slices of cooked fish (often steamed or grilled) tossed with a vibrant dressing of lime juice, fish sauce, chili, and fresh herbs. Distinct from Larb (minced) or Soop (soup-like) preparations, focusing on succulent fish chunks.
Key ingredients
Cooked fish fillets (e.g., snapper, tilapia), lime juice, fish sauce, fresh bird's eye chilies, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, galangal, mint, cilantro, green onions.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no sugar in the dressing. Confirm no roasted rice powder, which is typical for Larb but not this 'Pha' style.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
Keto ຜ້າປ່າຂໍນໍ້າປຸງບໍ່ໃສ່ນໍ້າຕານ. ກະລຸນາຢືນຢັນວ່າບໍ່ມີເຂົ້າຂົ້ວ.
For Keto Pha Paa, please make the dressing with no sugar. Also, confirm no roasted rice powder is used.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the dressing. Ensure no starchy vegetables or fillers are added.
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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