Pla Nueng Khing
Steamed Fish with Ginger
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no sugar added' to the sauce and confirm no cornstarch or other thickeners. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole steamed fish (commonly tilapia or snapper) generously topped with a savory sauce of julienned fresh ginger, fragrant scallions, and cilantro. Usually served with rice, which must be omitted for keto.
Key ingredients
Whole fish, fresh ginger, scallions, cilantro, light soy sauce, fish sauce, cooking oil, white pepper.
How to make it keto
Request 'no sugar added' to the sauce and confirm no cornstarch or other thickeners. Omit any accompanying rice.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ປານຶ່ງຂີງຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນໍ້າຕານໃນນໍ້າຊອດ. ຢືນຢັນວ່າບໍ່ມີແປ້ງມັນ ຫຼື ເຄື່ອງທີ່ເຮັດໃຫ້ຂຸ້ນ. ແລະຂໍບໍ່ມີເຂົ້າ.
For Pla Nueng Khing, please add no sugar to the sauce. Confirm no cornstarch or thickeners. And no rice, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in soy sauce or pre-made sauce bases, cornstarch as a thickener, usually served with white rice.
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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