Gaeng Karee Gai (No Potatoes)
Yellow Curry Chicken (Keto Modified, No Potatoes)
No, skip this one: about 17g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A rich and aromatic yellow curry with chicken, infused with turmeric and mild spices. Traditionally contains potatoes, which must be omitted for keto. The base is coconut milk, and the curry paste/sauce can contain hidden sugars.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast or thigh, yellow curry paste, coconut milk, fish sauce, (optional: bell peppers, bamboo shoots, green beans, shallots, garlic, lime leaves).
If you order it anyway
Strictly request 'no potatoes'. Ask for 'no added sugar' in the curry. Confirm curry paste doesn't contain significant hidden sugars or use a minimal amount of paste.
If you order it anyway, say this (Thai)
ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่มันฝรั่ง ครับ/ค่ะ
For Gaeng Karee Gai (No Potatoes): no sugar, no potatoes, please. Say it: mai sai nam tan, mai sai man farang, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Potatoes (must be omitted), hidden sugar in the curry paste, additional sugar often added by restaurants for flavor balance, some trace carbs from coconut milk.
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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