Tom Khem
Braised Pork Belly and Eggs
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no added sugar' or 'minimal sugar' in the braising liquid. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Lao food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and savory braised dish featuring tender pork belly and hard-boiled eggs in a dark, flavorful sauce. It's deeply satisfying and traditionally has a slightly sweet undertone.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, hard-boiled eggs, garlic, black pepper, fish sauce, soy sauce (or dark soy sauce), (traditionally palm sugar or other sugar).
How to make it keto
Request 'no added sugar' or 'minimal sugar' in the braising liquid. Be aware that soy sauce (especially dark soy sauce) contains some sugar and wheat, so inquire if a low-carb alternative is possible, or accept the small amount.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ຕົ້ມເຄັມ ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນໍ້າຕານ, ຫຼືໃສ່ນ້ອຍທີ່ສຸດ. ສາມາດໃຊ້ຊີອິ້ວແບບຄາໂບໄຮເດຣດຕໍ່າໄດ້ບໍ່?
For Tom Khem, please use no added sugar, or minimal sugar, in the braising liquid. Is a low-carb soy sauce alternative possible?
Watch out for
Palm sugar or other forms of sugar are traditional ingredients for sweetness and color. Soy sauce (dark soy sauce) contains sugar and wheat.
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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