Or Lam
Lao Herb and Meat Stew
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no sticky rice' or 'no sticky rice powder' as a thickening agent. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lao food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A hearty and complex stew featuring meat (often buffalo or beef), bitter herbs (such as *sakhaan*), eggplant, yard-long beans, mushrooms, and often thickened with cauliflower rice. Known for its earthy and aromatic profile.
Key ingredients
Beef/buffalo (or other meat), *sakhaan* (bitter leaves), dill, eggplant, yard-long beans, mushrooms, basil, lemongrass, galangal, chili, fish sauce, (traditionally thickened with ground sticky rice or sticky rice water).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request 'no sticky rice' or 'no sticky rice powder' as a thickening agent. Be mindful of higher carb vegetables like eggplant and yard-long beans if consumed in very large quantities.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ເອາະຫຼາມ ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ເຂົ້າຫນຽວ ຫຼືແປ້ງເຂົ້າຫນຽວເພື່ອຂົ້ນ.
For Or Lam, please use no sticky rice or sticky rice powder as a thickening agent.
Watch out for
The primary carb risk is the traditional use of sticky rice as a thickening agent. Some vegetables can contribute to carb count if portions are very large.
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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