Neua Kati
Beef Stew in Coconut Milk
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and comforting Laotian stew featuring tender beef simmered in a creamy, full-fat coconut milk broth with aromatic herbs and spices like lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. Naturally low-carb if prepared without added sugar or starchy vegetables.
Key ingredients
Beef chuck (or similar stewing cut), coconut milk (full fat), lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, chilies (optional), fish sauce, salt, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added. Request extra coconut cream/fat. Omit any starchy thickeners or vegetables like potatoes, carrots, or taro.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ເນື້ອກະທິ ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານ. ໃສ່ຫົວກະທິຫຼາຍຂຶ້ນ. ບໍ່ໃສ່ແປ້ງຂົ້ນ ຫຼື ຜັກທີ່ມີທາດແປ້ງເຊັ່ນ: ມັນຕົ້ນ, ແຄຣອດ, ເຜືອກ.
For Neua Kati, no sugar. Extra coconut cream. No starchy thickeners or vegetables like potato, carrot, or taro.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in fish sauce or pre-made curry pastes. Restaurant may add sugar for flavor balance. Starchy vegetables may be included.
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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