Pak Boong Tom Gati
Morning Glory in Coconut Milk Soup
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Lao dishes.
What it is
A creamy and savory Lao soup featuring crisp morning glory (water spinach) simmered in rich coconut milk with aromatic herbs and spices. It's a comforting dish with a lush texture. Often includes a small amount of shrimp or minced pork.
Key ingredients
Morning glory, coconut milk, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce, padaek, chili, garlic, shallots. Optional: shrimp or minced pork.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar in the coconut milk broth. Confirm no rice is served.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ສຳລັບຜັກບົ້ງຕົ້ມກະທິ, ຂໍຢືນຢັນວ່າບໍ່ມີນ້ຳຕານໃນນ້ຳກະທິ. ບໍ່ເອົາເຂົ້າເດີ້.
For Pak Boong Tom Gati, please ensure no added sugar in the coconut milk broth. No rice, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the coconut milk broth. Served with rice if not specified.
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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