Pad Phak Ruam Mit Gai
Keto Stir-fried Mixed Vegetables with Chicken
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar or MSG. About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lao food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A colorful medley of fresh, low-carb vegetables (like broccoli, bell peppers, green beans, bok choy) stir-fried with tender chicken slices in a savory, sugar-free sauce. Served without rice, as a complete protein and vegetable dish.
Key ingredients
Chicken (sliced), broccoli, bell peppers, green beans, bok choy, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce (low-sodium), cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar or MSG. Ensure no cornstarch for thickening. Confirm only low-carb vegetables are used (e.g., exclude carrots, baby corn, water chestnuts). Omit sticky rice.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ຜັດຜັກລວມມິດໄກ່, ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານ, ແປ້ງນົວ, ບໍ່ໃສ່ແປ້ງຂຸ້ນ. ຂໍໃສ່ແຕ່ຜັກບໍ່ມີແປ້ງ. ບໍ່ເອົາເຂົ້າໜຽວເດີ້.
For Pad Phak Ruam Mit Gai, no sugar, no MSG, no cornstarch. Only low-carb vegetables, please. No sticky rice.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in sauces, cornstarch, higher carb vegetables (e.g., carrots, baby corn, onions) sometimes included in 'mixed vegetables'.
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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