Tom Yum Pla (Keto Broth)
Keto Spicy Sour Fish Soup
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A fragrant and intensely flavorful hot and sour clear soup featuring tender pieces of fish, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic herbs like lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and fresh chilies.
Key ingredients
Fish fillets, fish broth, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, mushrooms (e.g., oyster or straw mushrooms), fresh chilies, lime juice, fish sauce, cilantro, spring onions, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar. Confirm the broth base is clear and without added starchy thickeners. Only keto-friendly vegetables (e.g., mushrooms) should be included, avoiding any starchy additions.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
Tom Yum Pla ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານ. ນ້ຳແກງຕ້ອງໃສ, ບໍ່ມີແປ້ງ. ຂໍເອົາແຕ່ຜັກຄີໂຕ ເຊັ່ນເຫັດ.
For Tom Yum Pla, no sugar. Broth must be clear, no starchy thickeners. Only keto vegetables like mushrooms, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar (especially in Thai-influenced versions trying to balance sweet and sour), starchy vegetables like potatoes if added, or sometimes tomato in larger quantities.
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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