Gaeng Liang Goong
Spicy Mixed Vegetable Soup with Shrimp
Yes, keto as served. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A unique, peppery, and intensely aromatic clear soup, free of coconut milk, brimming with various fresh vegetables and succulent shrimp.
Key ingredients
Shrimp, Gaeng Liang paste (shallots, chilies, galangal, lemongrass, shrimp paste, black pepper), various low-carb vegetables (e.g., luffa, mushrooms, long beans, basil), fish sauce, water/broth.
Optional tweaks
Request no pumpkin, baby corn, or other starchy vegetables commonly included. Ensure no sugar is added to the broth.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่ฟักทอง ไม่ใส่ข้าวโพดอ่อน ครับ/ค่ะ
For Gaeng Liang Goong: no sugar, no pumpkin, no baby corn, please. Say it: mai sai nam tan, mai sai fak thong, mai sai khao phot on, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Inclusion of starchy vegetables like pumpkin or baby corn. The paste itself might contain trace amounts of sugar, but generally minimal.
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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