Neua Peuy
Stewed Beef Tendon
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar in the braising liquid. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Lao dishes.
What it is
Richly flavored, slow-cooked beef tendon, braised until exceptionally tender and gelatinous, often served with a pungent dipping sauce.
Key ingredients
Beef tendon, star anise, cinnamon, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce (or tamari), often sugar in braising liquid.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no sugar in the braising liquid. Request a simple, sugar-free chili-lime dipping sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ເນື້ອເປື່ອຍຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນໍ້າຕານ. ນໍ້າຈິ້ມກໍຂໍເປັນພິກກັບໝາກນາວ, ບໍ່ໃສ່ນໍ້າຕານ.
For Neua Peuy, please make it with no sugar. Also, I'd like a simple chili-lime dipping sauce, no sugar added.
Watch out for
Sugar in braising liquid, regular soy sauce.
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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