Pla Duk Yang
Grilled Catfish
Yes, with a tweak: request no sticky rice. About 2g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Lao dishes.
What it is
Whole catfish marinated with lemongrass, garlic, and chili, then grilled until tender and smoky. Typically served with sticky rice and a dipping sauce, which should be omitted or substituted for keto.
Key ingredients
Whole catfish, lemongrass, garlic, chili
How to make it keto
Request no sticky rice. Ask for the fish plain or with a simple lime-chili-fish sauce (jeow) without added sugar. Avoid any sweet glazes or sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ປາເຜົາປາດຸກ, ຂໍບໍ່ເອົາເຂົ້າໜຽວ. ຂໍແບບທຳມະດາ ຫຼື ບໍ່ກໍເອົາແຈ່ວປຸງແບບບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານເດີ.
Pla Duk Yang, please. No sticky rice. Can I have it plain, or with a simple lime-chili-fish sauce (jeow) without sugar?
Watch out for
Sweetened dipping sauces (jeow), sticky rice accompaniment.
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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