Gaeng Poh Taek
Spicy Mixed Seafood Soup
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A vibrant and intensely spicy, sour, and herbaceous clear broth soup with a generous medley of seafood (prawns, squid, fish, mussels). It's similar to Tom Yum but often features more varied herbs and a more rustic, 'broken pot' style.
Key ingredients
Prawns, squid, fish, mussels, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, mushrooms (e.g., straw mushrooms), fresh chilies, fish sauce, lime juice, cilantro, clear broth.
Optional tweaks
Confirm no added sugar/MSG. Ask for no rice.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่เอาข้าว ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่ผงชูรส ครับ/ค่ะ
For Gaeng Poh Taek: no rice, no sugar, no MSG, please. Say it: mai ao khao, mai sai nam tan, mai sai phong chu rot, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Mushrooms can add a few carbs, but generally very low risk for this dish. Some restaurants might add a small amount of sugar for balance.
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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