Pad Ped Neua (Keto Spicy Stir-fry)
Keto Spicy Beef Stir-fry
Yes, with a tweak: no added sugar. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lao food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A fiery and aromatic stir-fry featuring tender beef, cooked with a robust red curry paste, green beans, young bamboo shoots, and kaffir lime leaves. Modified to exclude sugar and served without rice.
Key ingredients
Beef (sliced), red curry paste (keto-friendly), fish sauce, green beans, bamboo shoots (young, sliced), kaffir lime leaves, garlic, chilies, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
No added sugar. No rice. Confirm curry paste is keto-friendly (low/no sugar, no starches). Request minimal bamboo shoots if concerned about carb count.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
Pad Ped Neua, bor ao khao. Bor sai nam taan. Khrueang gaeng bor sai nam taan deuy. Sai nor mai noi diaw.
Pad Ped Neua, no rice. No added sugar. Confirm curry paste is keto-friendly. Minimal bamboo shoots, please.
Watch out for
Red curry paste (hidden sugar/starch). Bamboo shoots have some carbs. Green beans also contribute. Hidden sugars in fish sauce or other seasonings.
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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