Tum Mak Khuea
Pounded Grilled Eggplant Salad
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the dressing. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A vibrant and tangy salad made from grilled eggplant, pounded with garlic, chilies, fish sauce, lime juice, and fresh herbs like cilantro and mint. Often includes fermented fish sauce (padaek).
Key ingredients
Grilled eggplant, garlic, chilies, fish sauce, lime juice, cilantro, mint, green onions, fermented fish sauce (padaek).
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the dressing. Confirm no starchy vegetables other than eggplant are included. Request minimal oil if preferred.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
Tum Mak Khuea, bor sai nam taan nai nam pak deuy. Bor sai pak mi paeng uen non chak mak khuea. Sai nam man noi diaw.
For Tum Mak Khuea, please confirm no added sugar in the dressing. No starchy vegetables besides eggplant. Minimal oil, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in dressing, potential for added starchy ingredients.
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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