Gaeng Pa Nuea
Jungle Curry Beef
Yes, with a tweak: request absolutely no added sugar to the curry paste or cooking. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Thai food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A robust and intensely spicy, watery curry originating from the jungle, typically made without coconut milk. It features tender beef slices in a potent herbal curry paste with a variety of green vegetables and herbs, known for its fiery kick.
Key ingredients
Beef (e.g., sirloin, round), jungle curry paste, fresh chilies, green beans, eggplant (Thai eggplant), fingerroot (krachai), kaffir lime leaves, holy basil, fish sauce, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request absolutely no added sugar to the curry paste or cooking. Specify only low-carb vegetables like green beans and Thai eggplant in moderation. Avoid bamboo shoots, baby corn, or other starchy vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่หน่อไม้ ไม่ใส่ข้าวโพดอ่อน ครับ/ค่ะ
For Gaeng Pa Nuea: no sugar, no bamboo shoots, no baby corn, please. Say it: mai sai nam tan, mai sai no mai, mai sai khao phot on, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Sugar in the curry paste. Some jungle curries can include starchy vegetables like bamboo shoots or baby corn. Watch for restaurants adding cornstarch as a thickener.
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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