Larb Neua
Minced Beef Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request no toasted rice powder (khao khua) or a very minimal amount. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic Lao salad featuring finely minced beef, mixed with fresh herbs like mint, cilantro, spring onions, and shallots, seasoned with lime juice, fish sauce, and chili flakes. Traditionally contains toasted sticky rice powder for texture and aroma.
Key ingredients
Minced beef, lime juice, fish sauce, chili flakes, mint leaves, cilantro, spring onions, shallots, ground roasted galangal (optional).
How to make it keto
Request no toasted rice powder (khao khua) or a very minimal amount. Explicitly confirm no added sugar in the dressing.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
Larb Neua, bor sai khao khua deuy, phor bor dai sai lai. Bor sai nam taan nai nam pak deuy.
For Larb Neua, no khao khua, or just a tiny bit. Please confirm no added sugar in the dressing.
Watch out for
Toasted rice powder (khao khua), hidden sugars in dressing/sauces.
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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