Nam Tok Neua (Keto Spicy Grilled Beef Salad)
Keto Spicy Grilled Beef Salad ("Waterfall Beef")
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar in the dressing. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Slices of perfectly grilled beef, tossed with a vibrant dressing of lime juice, fish sauce, chili flakes, red onion, and fresh mint and cilantro. This dish focuses on the grilled meat flavor and spicy-sour dressing, distinct from Larb. Served without sticky rice.
Key ingredients
Grilled beef (sirloin/skirt steak), red onion, shallots, cilantro, mint leaves, scallions, chili flakes, lime juice, fish sauce, minimal to no toasted rice powder (khao khua).
How to make it keto
Request no sugar in the dressing. Confirm minimal to no toasted rice powder (khao khua) or omit completely. Ensure no sticky rice is served.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
Nam Tok Neua ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານໃນນ້ຳສະຫລັດ. ໃສ່ເຂົ້າຂົ້ວໜ້ອຍທີ່ສຸດ ຫຼື ບໍ່ໃສ່ເລີຍກະໄດ້. ບໍ່ເອົາເຂົ້າໜຽວ.
For Nam Tok Neua, no sugar in the dressing. Please use minimal or no khao khua. No sticky rice.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in dressing, small amount of toasted rice powder (khao khua) if not omitted.
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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