Phak Boong Fai Daeng (Keto Stir-fried Morning Glory)
Keto Stir-fried Morning Glory with Garlic and Chili
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar or cornstarch in the sauce. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A popular and flavorful side dish featuring fresh morning glory (water spinach) stir-fried quickly over high heat with garlic, chili, and a savory sauce. Modified to be sugar and starch-free.
Key ingredients
Morning glory (water spinach), garlic, bird's eye chilies, fermented soybean paste (taucheo), oyster sauce, fish sauce, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar or cornstarch in the sauce. Be aware that fermented soybean paste and oyster sauce often contain sugar – explicitly ask for 'no sugar'.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
Phak Boong Fai Daeng ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານ, ບໍ່ໃສ່ແປ້ງສາລີໃນນ້ຳຊອດ. ຢືນຢັນວ່າບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານເລີຍ.
For Phak Boong Fai Daeng, no sugar or cornstarch in the sauce, please. Ensure no sugar is added.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in sauces (oyster sauce, fermented soybean paste), cornstarch thickeners. Morning glory itself has some carbs.
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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