Soop Hed (Keto Modified)
Keto Lao Mushroom Salad
Yes, with a tweak: omit toasted rice powder (khao khua), which is a common and high-carb ingredient. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Lao dishes.
What it is
Boiled or steamed mushrooms (e.g., oyster or straw mushrooms) tossed in a spicy, sour, and savory dressing with fresh herbs like mint, cilantro, spring onion, and shallots. A light and refreshing side dish.
Key ingredients
Mushrooms, lime juice, fish sauce, fresh chilies, shallots, spring onion, cilantro, mint, chicken or vegetable broth.
How to make it keto
Omit toasted rice powder (khao khua), which is a common and high-carb ingredient. Ensure no sugar is added to the dressing. Can be served with raw keto vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
Soop Hed ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ເຂົ້າຂົ້ວ. ຢືນຢັນວ່າບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານໃນນ້ຳປຸງ. ສາມາດເອົາຜັກດິບຄີໂຕໄດ້.
For Soop Hed, please omit khao khua. No sugar in the dressing. Raw keto vegetables are fine.
Watch out for
Toasted rice powder (khao khua) is a common ingredient in Lao salads; hidden sugar in dressing.
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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