Gaeng Massaman Nuea
Massaman Beef Curry
No, skip this one: about 24g 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 unique Thai curry with Persian influences, characterized by its mild, slightly sweet, and aromatic flavor profile. It combines tender beef with distinct spices like cardamom and cinnamon, simmered in coconut milk, often with peanuts.
Key ingredients
Beef, Massaman curry paste, coconut milk, fish sauce, peanuts, onion. Traditionally, large chunks of potato are a core ingredient.
If you order it anyway
**CRITICAL:** You MUST request ABSOLUTELY NO POTATOES. Also, ask for no sugar or palm sugar. Request light on peanuts and onions to keep carbs lower. Confirm with the server that potatoes can indeed be fully omitted.
If you order it anyway, say this (Thai)
ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่มันฝรั่ง ไม่ใส่ถั่วลิสง ครับ/ค่ะ
For Gaeng Massaman Nuea: no sugar, no potatoes, no peanuts, please. Say it: mai sai nam tan, mai sai man farang, mai sai thua lisong, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
POTATOES (primary and most significant carb risk, must be removed), Massaman curry paste (contains sugar and tamarind), palm sugar, peanuts, and onions.
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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