Moo Kem Tod
Fried Salted Pork
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Lao dishes.
What it is
Pork belly or lean pork marinated in salt and sometimes a touch of fish sauce, then deep-fried until crispy on the outside and tender within.
Key ingredients
Pork belly/shoulder, salt, fish sauce, cooking oil (for deep frying).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added to the marinade. Request a sugar-free dipping sauce if one is offered.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ໝູເຄັມທອດ, ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານໃນເຄື່ອງໝັກ. ຖ້າມີແຈ່ວ, ຂໍແບບບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານເດີ.
Moo Kem Tod, please. No sugar in the marinade. If there's a dipping sauce, please make it sugar-free.
Watch out for
Sugar in accompanying dipping sauces. Some chefs might use a pinch of sugar in the marinade to balance saltiness.
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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