Naem
Fermented Pork Sausage (served fresh)
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Lao dishes.
What it is
A sour and pungent fermented pork appetizer, typically served raw with a platter of fresh herbs, chilies, ginger, and sometimes raw cabbage or lettuce.
Key ingredients
Minced pork, pork skin, garlic, chilies, salt, glutinous rice (as a fermentation starter, minimal residual carbs), various spices.
Optional tweaks
Enjoy with the provided raw vegetables. Request without any accompanying sweet dipping sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ສຳລັບແໜມ, ຂໍບໍ່ເອົານ້ຳຈິ້ມຫວານເດີ້.
For Naem, please ensure no sweet dipping sauces.
Watch out for
Small amounts of sugar sometimes added during fermentation or as a sweetener for taste; sweet dipping sauces.
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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