Gaeng Pa Gai
Jungle Curry Chicken
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar in the curry paste or broth. About 10g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A very spicy, herbaceous, and watery curry (no coconut milk) featuring lean chicken, a pungent curry paste, fingerroot, green peppercorns, holy basil, bamboo shoots, and green beans. Known for its intense herbal and chili flavor without the creaminess of coconut milk.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast or thigh, Gaeng Pa curry paste (chili, garlic, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime zest), fingerroot, green peppercorns, green beans, bamboo shoots, holy basil, fish sauce, chicken broth, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar in the curry paste or broth. Confirm no high-carb vegetables like baby corn or certain types of squash are used. Ensure paste is traditional, not overly sweet.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่ข้าวโพดอ่อน ครับ/ค่ะ
For Gaeng Pa Gai: no sugar, no baby corn, please. Say it: mai sai nam tan, mai sai khao phot on, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in commercially prepared curry pastes, some varieties of bamboo shoots can be higher in carbs, potential for added high-carb vegetables if not specified.
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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