Keto Tum Mak Yuak
Spicy Banana Blossom Salad (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no added sugar and no peanuts in the dressing. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A refreshing and spicy Lao salad featuring thinly sliced banana blossom as its fibrous base, pounded with a vibrant dressing of chili, garlic, lime, and fish sauce. This version is keto-modified by completely omitting sugar and peanuts from the dressing.
Key ingredients
Banana blossom, green beans, tomatoes (small amount), fresh chilis, garlic, fish sauce, lime juice, padaek.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no added sugar and no peanuts in the dressing. Confirm no rice or sticky rice served. Can request grilled meat (e.g., pork or chicken) to be mixed in or served alongside for more protein.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ສຳລັບຕຳໝາກຍວກ, ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານ ແລະ ຖົ່ວດິນໃນນ້ຳປຸງ. ບໍ່ເອົາເຂົ້າ. ຂໍໃສ່ໝູປີ້ງ ຫຼື ໄກ່ປີ້ງນຳໄດ້ບໍ່?
For Tum Mak Yuak, please no sugar or peanuts in the dressing. No rice. Can you add grilled pork or chicken?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the dressing. Tomatoes can contribute carbs if used in large quantities. Peanuts (if not omitted).
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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