Gaeng Paneang Moo
Panang Curry Pork
No, skip this one: about 22g 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 thick, creamy, and mildly sweet red-gold curry that is less liquid than other Thai curries. It features sliced pork, rich coconut milk, Panang curry paste, and fragrant kaffir lime leaves, often garnished with sliced bell peppers.
Key ingredients
Pork, Panang curry paste, coconut milk, fish sauce, bell peppers, kaffir lime leaves. Some versions may include crushed peanuts.
If you order it anyway
Request no sugar or palm sugar. Ask for fewer bell peppers. If peanuts are typically added (either in the paste or as garnish), ask for them to be omitted or minimized due to their higher carb count compared to other nuts.
If you order it anyway, say this (Thai)
ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่ถั่วลิสง ครับ/ค่ะ
For Gaeng Paneang Moo: no sugar, no peanuts, please. Say it: mai sai nam tan, mai sai thua lisong, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Panang curry paste (sugar content can be high), palm sugar, bell peppers, peanuts (if included), and potential thickeners.
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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