Mok Pak Gap Moo (Keto Modified)
Keto Steamed Mixed Vegetables with Pork in Banana Leaf
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no sticky rice flour or ground sticky rice is used as a binder, as this is a common traditional element. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lao food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful blend of mixed keto-friendly vegetables and sliced pork (or chicken), generously seasoned with traditional Lao herbs and spices, then steamed to perfection in a banana leaf parcel, imparting a unique aroma.
Key ingredients
Pork belly or lean pork slices, mixed keto vegetables (e.g., green beans, cabbage, bell peppers, eggplant), lemongrass, galangal, garlic, shallots, fresh chilies, fish sauce, dill, basil, kaffir lime leaves, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm no sticky rice flour or ground sticky rice is used as a binder, as this is a common traditional element. Specify no starchy vegetables (e.g., pumpkin, taro, corn).
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
Mok Pak Gap Moo ຢືນຢັນວ່າບໍ່ໃສ່ແປ້ງເຂົ້າໜຽວ. ຂໍບໍ່ເອົາຜັກທີ່ມີແປ້ງ ເຊັ່ນໝາກອຶ, ເຜືອກ, ຫຼືສາລີ.
For Mok Pak Gap Moo, confirm no sticky rice flour. No starchy vegetables like pumpkin, taro, or corn.
Watch out for
Sticky rice flour/powder used as a binder; starchy vegetables; hidden sugar in some paste preparations.
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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