Soop Pak
Lao Mixed Vegetable Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no sticky rice powder' as a thickening agent. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lao food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A refreshing and savory salad featuring blanched or steamed mixed vegetables (such as long beans, eggplant, cabbage, bitter melon) dressed with a flavorful mixture of fish sauce, lime juice, chili, and herbs.
Key ingredients
Mixed vegetables (e.g., long beans, eggplant, cabbage, bitter melon, mushrooms), fish sauce, lime juice, chili flakes, garlic, shallots, mint, cilantro, spring onion, (sometimes sticky rice powder for thickening).
How to make it keto
Crucially, request 'no sticky rice powder' as a thickening agent. Opt for lower-carb vegetables if available, and limit higher-carb ones like eggplant or very large portions of long beans.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ສຸບຜັກ ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ແປ້ງເຂົ້າຫນຽວເພື່ອຂົ້ນ. ຂໍຜັກທີ່ມີຄາໂບໄຮເດຣດຕໍ່າໄດ້ບໍ່?
For Soop Pak, please use no sticky rice powder as a thickening agent. Can I have lower-carb vegetables?
Watch out for
Sticky rice powder is commonly used for thickening. High-carb vegetables like eggplant, carrots (if included), or large amounts of long beans can add up. Some dressings may contain sugar.
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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