Tom Saap Neua
Lao Spicy & Sour Beef Soup
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A traditional Lao spicy and sour clear broth soup featuring tender beef slices, mushrooms, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and fresh herbs. Typically served hot and fresh. Known for its bold and aromatic flavors.
Key ingredients
Beef (brisket or tenderloin), beef broth, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, lime juice, fish sauce, chili flakes, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, green onions, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar. Be mindful of excessive tomatoes or onions; ask for fewer if concerned. Omit sticky rice if it comes as a side.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ຕົ້ມແຊບເນື້ອ ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນໍ້າຕານເພີ່ມ. ຂໍຫມາກເລັ່ນ ແລະຜັກບົ່ວຫນ້ອຍລົງໄດ້ບໍ່? ບໍ່ເອົາເຂົ້າຫນຽວ.
For Tom Saap Neua, please use no added sugar. Can I have fewer tomatoes and onions? No sticky rice, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar, excessive tomatoes/onions/mushrooms, often served with sticky rice.
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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