Sup Kai Paen (Keto Clear Chicken Feet Soup)
Lao Clear Chicken Feet Soup (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: omit sticky rice or any accompanying noodles. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Lao dishes.
What it is
A nourishing and flavorful clear broth soup, made by slow-simmering chicken feet until tender, extracting rich collagen and savory notes. Seasoned with traditional Lao aromatics like lemongrass and galangal, and typically garnished with fresh herbs. Served without rice or noodles.
Key ingredients
Chicken feet, water, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce, cilantro, spring onions, garlic. Optional: a few slices of white radish or low-carb greens.
How to make it keto
Omit sticky rice or any accompanying noodles. Ensure the soup base is made without added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ຂໍບໍ່ເອົາເຂົ້າໜຽວ ຫຼື ເສັ້ນໃດໆ. ຊ່ວຍຢືນຢັນວ່ານ້ຳຊຸບບໍ່ມີນ້ຳຕານ.
No sticky rice or any noodles, please. Please ensure the soup base is sugar-free.
Watch out for
Sticky rice or noodles, hidden sugars in broth seasonings.
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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