Tom Yum Goong
Keto Broth with Shrimp (Tom Yum Goong)
Yes, with a tweak: request clear broth (not creamy), no added sugar. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
The famous hot and sour soup, but with succulent shrimp. Aromatic broth infused with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and fresh chilies. Served as a clear, sugar-free broth with shrimp and mushrooms, omitting starchy vegetables.
Key ingredients
Shrimp, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, mushrooms (oyster/straw), fish sauce, lime juice, bird's eye chilies, cilantro, chicken or fish broth, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request clear broth (not creamy), no added sugar. Confirm only low-carb vegetables like mushrooms. Ensure no evaporated milk or excessive coconut milk unless desired for fat content.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
ຕົ້ມຍຳກຸ້ງ, ຂໍນ້ຳແກງໃສ, ບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານ. ຂໍໃສ່ແຕ່ຜັກບໍ່ມີແປ້ງເຊັ່ນເຫັດ. ບໍ່ໃສ່ກະທິ ຫຼື ນົມຂົ້ນເດີ້.
For Tom Yum Goong, clear broth only, no added sugar. Please use only low-carb vegetables like mushrooms. No evaporated milk or excessive coconut milk.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars, especially if a pre-made paste is used. Starchy vegetables (e.g., tomatoes, carrots, baby corn) often added.
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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