Pla Nueng (Keto Steamed Fish with Herbs)
Keto Steamed Fish with Herbs
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no sugar in the steaming liquid or dipping sauce. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Lao dishes.
What it is
A whole fish (often tilapia or snapper) steamed with aromatic herbs like lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and fresh chilies. For keto, ensure no sugar is added to the broth or dipping sauce, and serve with low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., tilapia, snapper), lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, fresh chilies, cilantro, green onions, fish sauce, lime juice, water/broth, ginger.
How to make it keto
Ask for no sugar in the steaming liquid or dipping sauce. Ensure no starchy vegetables (e.g., taro). Request extra healthy fats if available.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ປານຶ່ງ ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານໃນນ້ຳນຶ່ງ ຫຼື ນ້ຳຈິ້ມ. ບໍ່ໃສ່ຜັກທີ່ມີທາດແປ້ງເຊັ່ນ: ເຜືອກ. ຂໍໄຂມັນດີເພີ່ມໄດ້ບໍ່?
For Pla Nueng, no sugar in the steaming liquid or sauce. No starchy vegetables like taro. Can I have extra healthy fats?
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in fish sauce/broth, dipping sauces often contain sugar.
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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