Gaeng Phed Gai
Red Curry Chicken
No, skip this one: about 21g 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 quintessential Thai red curry, featuring tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, spicy coconut milk broth. It's often prepared with bamboo shoots, bell peppers, and fresh basil, offering a balance of creamy and piquant flavors.
Key ingredients
Chicken, red curry paste, coconut milk, fish sauce, bamboo shoots, bell peppers, basil leaves. Commonly contains palm sugar.
If you order it anyway
Request no sugar or palm sugar. Ask for fewer bamboo shoots and bell peppers, or ideally, have them omitted. Emphasize extra chicken to increase protein density. High fat content from coconut milk is keto-friendly.
If you order it anyway, say this (Thai)
ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่หน่อไม้ ครับ/ค่ะ
For Gaeng Phed Gai: no sugar, no bamboo shoots, please. Say it: mai sai nam tan, mai sai no mai, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Red curry paste (often contains hidden sugar), palm sugar, bamboo shoots, bell peppers, and potential thickeners in some restaurant recipes.
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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