Pad Mak Kua Moo (Keto Stir-fried Eggplant with Pork)
Keto Stir-fried Eggplant with Pork
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar or cornstarch in the sauce. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lao food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A flavorful stir-fry featuring tender slices of Asian eggplant and minced pork, sautéed with garlic, chili, and a savory sauce. Modified to be sugar and starch-free, and served without rice.
Key ingredients
Eggplant (Asian variety), minced pork, garlic, chili, bell peppers (optional), green beans (optional), fish sauce, soy sauce (or tamari), cooking oil, basil leaves.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar or cornstarch in the sauce. Ensure no rice is served.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
Pad Mak Kua Moo ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານ, ບໍ່ໃສ່ແປ້ງສາລີໃນນ້ຳຊອດ. ລະກະບໍ່ເອົາເຂົ້າ.
For Pad Mak Kua Moo, no sugar or cornstarch in the sauce, please. And no rice.
Watch out for
Eggplant itself has moderate carbs, hidden sugars in sauce, cornstarch thickeners.
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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