Gaeng Phet Nuea (Keto Modified)
Red Beef Curry (Keto Modified, No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: omit all sugar/palm sugar. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Thai food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and aromatic red curry with tender slices of beef, cooked in creamy coconut milk with red curry paste, kaffir lime leaves, and fresh basil. Modified to be keto by omitting sugar and high-carb vegetables, and served without rice.
Key ingredients
Beef slices, rich coconut milk, red curry paste, kaffir lime leaves, basil leaves, fish sauce, keto sweetener (optional), minimal green beans.
How to make it keto
Omit all sugar/palm sugar. Exclude high-carb vegetables (e.g., potatoes, carrots, bamboo shoots, pineapple). Request minimal green beans, and served without rice.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่เอาข้าว ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่มันฝรั่ง ไม่ใส่หน่อไม้ ไม่ใส่แครอท ไม่ใส่สับปะรด ครับ/ค่ะ
For Gaeng Phet Nuea (Keto Modified): no rice, no sugar, no potatoes, no bamboo shoots, no carrots, no pineapple, please. Say it: mai ao khao, mai sai nam tan, mai sai man farang, mai sai no mai, mai sai khae-rot, mai sai sapparot, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in pre-made curry paste, added sugar, high-carb vegetables (even small amounts can add up), large portions of green beans.
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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