Tom Yam Goong
Clear Tom Yam Prawn Soup
Yes, with a tweak: specify 'clear' version (Tom Yam Nam Sai) and request no added sugar or evaporated milk. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Malaysian dishes.
What it is
A classic Thai-influenced Malaysian clear spicy and sour soup, loaded with succulent prawns, mushrooms, and aromatic herbs like lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and bird's eye chilies.
Key ingredients
Prawns, mushrooms (e.g., oyster, straw), lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, chilies, lime juice, fish sauce, cilantro, chicken/fish stock, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Specify 'clear' version (Tom Yam Nam Sai) and request no added sugar or evaporated milk. Confirm no starchy vegetables like carrots or potatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Malay)
Tom Yam Goong Nam Sai ya. Minta jangan letak gula atau susu cair. Dan pastikan tiada sayur berkanji macam lobak atau kentang.
Tom Yam Goong, clear version (Nam Sai) please. No added sugar or evaporated milk. And no starchy vegetables like carrots or potatoes.
Watch out for
Some restaurants may use pre-made pastes with hidden sugars, or add sugar to balance the sourness. Creamy versions (Tom Yam Nam Khon) usually contain evaporated milk, which adds minimal carbs but clear is safer.
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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