Gaeng Hung Lay Moo
Northern Thai Pork Belly Curry (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ask for no added sugar. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Thai food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and savory Northern Thai curry featuring tender pork belly braised in a flavorful paste with ginger, garlic, tamarind, and often a hint of curry powder. It's traditionally served without coconut milk but is very fatty. Modifications focus on controlling sugar.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, ginger, garlic, shallots, dried chilies, curry powder, tamarind paste, fish sauce, cooking oil, peanuts (optional).
How to make it keto
Ask for no added sugar. Ensure no potatoes or other starchy vegetables are added (unlikely in authentic versions but worth checking). Omit rice.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่เอาข้าว ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่มันฝรั่ง ครับ/ค่ะ
For Gaeng Hung Lay Moo: no rice, no sugar, no potatoes, please. Say it: mai ao khao, mai sai nam tan, mai sai man farang, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in curry paste or braising liquid, especially when restaurant cooks for general palate. Peanuts have some carbs 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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