Yam Neua (Spicy Grilled Beef Salad)
Spicy Grilled Beef Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar in the dressing. About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A vibrant and zesty salad featuring thinly sliced grilled beef, fresh herbs like mint and cilantro, shallots, and a chili-lime dressing. It is distinct from Larb due to different preparation focusing on grilled meat. Served without sticky rice.
Key ingredients
Grilled beef (sirloin/skirt steak), red onion, shallots, cilantro, mint leaves, scallions, chili flakes, lime juice, fish sauce, minimal ground toasted rice (khao khua, or omitted).
How to make it keto
Request no sugar in the dressing. Confirm minimal to no toasted rice powder (khao khua) or omit if possible. Ensure no sticky rice is served.
Say this to the waiter (Lao)
Yam Neua ຂໍບໍ່ໃສ່ນ້ຳຕານໃນນ້ຳສະຫລັດ. ໃສ່ເຂົ້າຂົ້ວໜ້ອຍທີ່ສຸດ ຫຼື ບໍ່ໃສ່ເລີຍກະໄດ້. ບໍ່ເອົາເຂົ້າໜຽວ.
For Yam Neua, no sugar in the dressing. Please use minimal or no khao khua. No sticky rice.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in dressing, small amount of toasted rice powder (khao khua) if not omitted.
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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