Lap Paak Phet
Spicy Pork Liver Pate (or Salad)
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Lao dishes.
What it is
A distinctive Lao dish made from cooked and finely minced pork liver, mixed with fresh herbs like mint, cilantro, and spring onion, seasoned with chilies, lime juice, and fish sauce to create a rich, savory, and spicy 'pate' or salad.
Key ingredients
Pork liver (cooked), fish sauce, lime juice, chilies, spring onion, cilantro, mint, garlic, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves.
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto-friendly; ensure no sugar is added. Confirm no toasted rice powder (khao khua) is used, as this dish typically does not contain it unlike other Larb dishes.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ລາບປາກເຜັດຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນໍ້າຕານ. ແລະກະລຸນາຢືນຢັນວ່າບໍ່ມີເຂົ້າຂົ້ວ.
For Lap Paak Phet, please ensure no sugar is added. Also, confirm there is no toasted rice powder.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars (unlikely for this specific dish, but always good to confirm).
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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