Pla Pao
Salt-Crusted Grilled Fish
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole fish (often tilapia or snakehead) heavily crusted with coarse salt and grilled until the skin is crispy and the flesh is tender and flaky. Served with fresh herbs and a dipping sauce.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., tilapia), coarse salt, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves (for stuffing cavity). Dipping sauce (fish sauce, lime, chili, garlic).
Optional tweaks
Ensure dipping sauce is sugar-free. Omit any accompanying sticky rice or vermicelli.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ສຳລັບປາເຜົາ, ຂໍນ້ຳຈິ້ມບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານ. ບໍ່ເອົາເຂົ້າໜຽວ ຫຼື ເຂົ້າປຸ້ນນຳເດີ້.
For Pla Pao, please ensure the dipping sauce is sugar-free. No sticky rice or vermicelli, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in dipping 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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