Pha Tad Neua
Stir-fried Beef with Keto Vegetables
Yes, with a tweak: aBSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL: Request NO added sugar or cornstarch in the sauce. About 10g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lao food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A quick stir-fry of thinly sliced beef with an assortment of fresh, crisp vegetables in a savory sauce. Prepared without rice or starchy vegetables, and with attention to sugar content in the sauce for a keto-friendly meal.
Key ingredients
Beef (sirloin or flank steak), broccoli, bell peppers, cabbage, mushrooms, green beans, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce (or tamari), cooking oil (e.g., vegetable oil, peanut oil), oyster sauce (optional, check for sugar).
How to make it keto
ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL: Request NO added sugar or cornstarch in the sauce. Specify low-carb vegetables only (broccoli, bell peppers, cabbage, mushrooms, green beans). Omit rice or any starchy sides. Use tamari for gluten-free if needed.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ຜັດຂີ້ເມົາເນື້ອ ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນໍ້າຕານ ຫຼືແປ້ງສາລີໃນນໍ້າຊອດເດັດຂາດ. ຂໍໃຊ້ແຕ່ຜັກຄາໂບໄຮເດຣດຕໍ່າ ເຊັ່ນ: ຜັກກາດ, ເຫັດ. ບໍ່ເອົາເຂົ້າ.
For Pha Tad Neua, ABSOLUTELY no added sugar or cornstarch in the sauce. Please use only low-carb vegetables like broccoli or mushrooms. No rice.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in sauces (soy, oyster), cornstarch thickeners, high-carb vegetables (carrots, corn, water chestnuts), traditionally served with rice.
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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