Pla Nin Tod Gratiem
Fried Tilapia with Crispy Garlic
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Lao dishes.
What it is
A whole tilapia fish, deep-fried until its skin is wonderfully crispy and its flesh tender. It's then generously topped with abundant crispy fried garlic, providing a fragrant and savory counterpoint to the fish. Typically served without sauce or with a very simple, non-sugary dip.
Key ingredients
Whole tilapia, garlic, cooking oil (for deep-frying), salt, white pepper.
Optional tweaks
Crucially, confirm no batter or breading is used on the fish. Request no sugary dipping sauces, only a simple lime-chili-fish sauce if desired.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ສຳລັບປານິນທອດກະທຽມ, ຂໍຢືນຢັນວ່າປາບໍ່ມີແປ້ງຫຸ້ມ. ສຳລັບນ້ຳຈິ້ມ, ຂໍແບບນ້ຳປາບີບໝາກນາວໃສ່ພິກ, ບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານ.
For Pla Nin Tod Gratiem, please confirm no batter/breading on the fish. For dipping sauce, only simple lime-chili-fish sauce, no sugar.
Watch out for
Flour-based batter or breading on the fish. Sugary dipping sauces (e.g., sweet chili sauce).
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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