Larb Gai
Lao Minced Chicken Salad
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'no khao khua' (toasted ground sticky rice powder) or 'very minimal' to significantly reduce carb count. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lao food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic Lao dish featuring minced chicken (or other meat) mixed with fresh herbs like mint, cilantro, and spring onions, lime juice, fish sauce, and chili. Traditionally served with cauliflower rice.
Key ingredients
Minced chicken, fish sauce, lime juice, chili flakes, mint, cilantro, spring onion, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, (traditionally includes toasted ground sticky rice powder - khao khua).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'no khao khua' (toasted ground sticky rice powder) or 'very minimal' to significantly reduce carb count. Confirm no added sugar in the dressing.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ລາບໄກ່ ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ເຂົ້າຄົ່ວ, ຫຼືໃສ່ນ້ອຍທີ່ສຸດ. ນໍ້າປຸງບໍ່ໃສ່ນໍ້າຕານແມ່ນບໍ່?
For Larb Gai, please use no khao khua, or very minimal. Please confirm no added sugar in the dressing.
Watch out for
Toasted ground sticky rice powder (khao khua) is a primary ingredient and high in carbs. Some restaurants might add a pinch of sugar to the dressing.
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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