Gaeng Kae Gai (Keto Modified)
Northern Thai Herbal Chicken Curry (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A distinctive Northern Thai curry, this dish is a watery, aromatic, and herbaceous curry, typically made without coconut milk. It features chicken with a rich blend of local herbs and can be modified with low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Chicken (e.g., drumsticks, thighs), Gaeng Kae curry paste (chilies, lemongrass, galangal, shallots, garlic, shrimp paste, peppercorns, Kapi), fish sauce, various herbs (e.g., holy basil, cha-om, dill, coriander), low-carb vegetables (e.g., long beans, eggplant).
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar. Specify inclusion of only low-carb vegetables and omission of carby ones like bamboo shoots or young jackfruit if they are usually part of the mix. Confirm no starchy thickeners.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่แป้ง ไม่ใส่หน่อไม้ ครับ/ค่ะ
For Gaeng Kae Gai (Keto Modified): no sugar, no flour or cornstarch, no bamboo shoots, please. Say it: mai sai nam tan, mai sai paeng, mai sai no mai, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Some traditional recipes might include starchy vegetables. Curry paste can sometimes contain a small amount of sugar. Hidden sugar in the broth/sauce.
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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