Ping Moo
Grilled Marinated Pork (No Sticky Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: order without sticky rice (khao niao). About 9g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lao food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender slices of pork marinated in a savory blend of garlic, black pepper, oyster sauce, and soy sauce, then grilled to perfection. This dish is usually served with sticky rice.
Key ingredients
Pork shoulder/loin, garlic, black pepper, fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce (can be omitted for keto), cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Order without sticky rice (khao niao). Request clarification on marinade ingredients to ensure no added sugar. Ask to omit oyster sauce if strict, as it often contains sugar and starch.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
Ping Moo, bor sai khao niao. Bor sai nam taan nai nam pak deuy. Tha pen pai dai, bor sai nam man hoy.
For Ping Moo, no khao niao. Please confirm no added sugar in the marinade. If possible, no oyster sauce.
Watch out for
Sugars in marinade (e.g., palm sugar, honey), oyster sauce, served with sticky rice (must be omitted).
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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