Keto Phak Nam Man Hoy (Stir-fried Greens)
Keto Stir-fried Greens with Garlic
Yes, with a tweak: request *no oyster sauce* (Nam Man Hoy) and *no soy sauce*, as these are standard in the authentic dish but contain sugar and starch. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Lao dishes.
What it is
Fresh green vegetables, such as Chinese broccoli (gai lan) or bok choy, swiftly stir-fried with plenty of garlic in a savory, light, and keto-compliant sauce.
Key ingredients
Green leafy vegetables (e.g., gai lan, bok choy, spinach), fresh garlic, cooking oil (e.g., avocado oil, lard), fish sauce.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request *no oyster sauce* (Nam Man Hoy) and *no soy sauce*, as these are standard in the authentic dish but contain sugar and starch. Ask for a simple stir-fry with garlic, fish sauce, and possibly a dash of sesame oil or just salt.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
Phak Nam Man Hoy ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳມັນຫອຍ ແລະ ຊີອິ້ວ. ຂໍຈືນໃສ່ກະທຽມ, ນ້ຳປາ, ເກືອຢ່າງດຽວ.
For Phak Nam Man Hoy, no oyster sauce or soy sauce. Please stir-fry with garlic, fish sauce, and salt only.
Watch out for
Oyster sauce, soy sauce, and added sugar are standard in the authentic dish's sauce. Must specify strict omissions.
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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