Mok Mak Khuea (Keto Steamed Eggplant)
Keto Steamed Eggplant with Herbs
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added sticky rice flour or sugar, as sometimes a binder is used. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Tender eggplant pieces steamed until soft, infused with aromatic herbs and spices like lemongrass, garlic, and fresh chilies, traditionally wrapped and cooked in banana leaves. A savory and earthy dish.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, lemongrass, garlic, shallots, fresh chilies, fish sauce, dill, spring onion, kaffir lime leaves.
How to make it keto
Ensure no added sticky rice flour or sugar, as sometimes a binder is used. This dish is often served with sticky rice, so ensure to order it without.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
Mok Mak Khuea ຂໍຢ່າໃສ່ແປ້ງເຂົ້າໜຽວ ຫຼື ນ້ຳຕານ. ບໍ່ເອົາເຂົ້າໜຽວ.
For Mok Mak Khuea, no sticky rice flour or sugar. Do not serve with sticky rice, please.
Watch out for
Sometimes a small amount of sticky rice flour is used as a binder; often served with sticky rice. Hidden sugar in pre-made pastes.
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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