Larb Pa
Minced Fish Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request no khao khua (toasted rice powder) or very minimal. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A classic Lao minced fish salad, seasoned with fresh herbs like mint, cilantro, spring onions, and a spicy lime-fish sauce dressing. Traditionally served with sticky rice.
Key ingredients
White fish (e.g., tilapia, catfish), fish sauce, lime juice, ground chili, mint leaves, cilantro, spring onions, shallots, garlic, galangal.
How to make it keto
Request no khao khua (toasted rice powder) or very minimal. Ensure no added sugar in the dressing. Omit side of sticky rice.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ລາບປາ, ຂໍບໍ່ເອົາເຂົ້າຂົ້ວ ຫຼື ໃສ່ໜ້ອຍທີ່ສຸດ. ບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານໃນເຄື່ອງປຸງ. ບໍ່ເອົາເຂົ້າໜຽວເດີ.
Larb Pa, please. No khao khua, or very minimal. No added sugar in the dressing. No sticky rice.
Watch out for
Khao khua (toasted rice powder), hidden sugar in 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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