Soop Goong
Keto Shrimp Salad
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Lao dishes.
What it is
A refreshing Lao-style salad featuring cooked shrimp mixed with fresh herbs like mint and cilantro, sliced cucumbers, and a zesty dressing of lime juice, fish sauce, and chili. Naturally low in carbs and very flavorful.
Key ingredients
Cooked shrimp, fresh mint, cilantro, green onions, cucumbers, red onion (sliced thinly), bird's eye chilies, lime juice, fish sauce.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar in the dressing. Explicitly request omission of roasted ground rice (khao khua) if it's typically included, as it adds significant carbs.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ຊຸບກຸ້ງ, ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານໃນນ້ຳປຸງ ແລະ ບໍ່ໃສ່ເຂົ້າຂົ້ວເດີ້.
For Soop Goong, please ensure no added sugar in the dressing. And no roasted ground rice (khao khua).
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in dressing. Roasted ground rice (khao khua) if not explicitly omitted.
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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