Mok Pa
Steamed Fish in Banana Leaf
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no sticky rice flour' or 'no ground sticky rice' as a binder. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Fish (often tilapia or catfish) marinated with a fragrant paste of herbs like dill, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and chili, then steamed in a banana leaf packet. A very aromatic and moist dish.
Key ingredients
Fish fillet (e.g., tilapia, catfish), dill, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, garlic, shallots, chili, fish sauce, spring onion, (sometimes sticky rice flour or ground sticky rice as a binder).
How to make it keto
Request 'no sticky rice flour' or 'no ground sticky rice' as a binder. Ensure no added sugar in the marinade paste.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ຫມົກປາ ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ແປ້ງເຂົ້າຫນຽວ. ຂໍຢືນຢັນວ່າເຄື່ອງຫມັກບໍ່ມີນໍ້າຕານ.
For Mok Pa, please use no sticky rice flour as a binder. Please ensure no added sugar in the marinade paste.
Watch out for
Some restaurants might use a small amount of sticky rice flour or ground sticky rice as a binder. Hidden sugars in pre-made pastes or marinades.
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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