Soop Paa (Keto Fish Salad)
Keto Lao Fish Salad (without sticky rice)
Yes, with a tweak: omit 'khao khua' (ground toasted rice powder). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Lao dishes.
What it is
A light and refreshing Lao fish salad made with flaked cooked fish (often grilled or boiled), mixed with fresh herbs like dill, mint, and cilantro, fish sauce, lime juice, and chili. Modified to omit the traditional ground toasted rice powder (khao khua) for lower carbs.
Key ingredients
Cooked white fish (flaked), lime juice, fish sauce, chilies, garlic, shallots, dill, mint, cilantro, spring onions.
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit 'khao khua' (ground toasted rice powder). Confirm no added sugar. Request extra fresh herbs and vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
Soop Paa, bor sai khao khua deuy. Bor sai nam taan deuy. Kho sai pak laai khuen.
For Soop Paa, no khao khua. Confirm no added sugar. Please add extra fresh herbs and vegetables.
Watch out for
The traditional toasted rice powder is a significant carb source. Hidden sugar in fish sauce. Shallots have carbs.
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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