Tom Manao Neua
Sour & Spicy Beef Lime Soup
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Lao dishes.
What it is
A clear, refreshing Laotian soup with a distinct sour and spicy profile, featuring tender slices of beef, abundant fresh lime juice, fiery chilies, lemongrass, and fresh herbs. Naturally keto-friendly as it contains no starchy ingredients.
Key ingredients
Sliced beef, beef broth, lime juice, fish sauce, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, fresh chilies, galangal, cilantro, green onions.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar. Request extra beef and broth. Confirm no starchy vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ຕົ້ມໝາກນາວເນື້ອ ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານ. ຂໍເນື້ອ ແລະ ນ້ຳຕົ້ມຫຼາຍຂຶ້ນ. ຂໍໃຫ້ໝັ້ນໃຈວ່າບໍ່ໃສ່ຜັກທີ່ເປັນທາດແປ້ງ.
For Tom Manao Neua, no sugar. Extra beef and broth, please. Confirm no starchy vegetables.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in fish sauce/broth.
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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