Gaeng Ranjuan Nuea
Royal Beef Curry with Fermented Shrimp Paste
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A flavorful and spicy clear beef curry (not coconut-based) with a unique depth from fermented shrimp paste, herbs like lemongrass and kaffir lime, and chilies. Traditionally known as a 'royal' dish.
Key ingredients
Beef (often sliced), fermented shrimp paste (kapi), lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, chilies, garlic, shallots, fish sauce, long beans, eggplant.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar. Use tamari instead of regular soy sauce if soy sauce is used (rare in this dish, usually fish sauce). Served without rice.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่เอาข้าว ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ครับ/ค่ะ
For Gaeng Ranjuan Nuea: no rice, no sugar, please. Say it: mai ao khao, mai sai nam tan, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Minimal. Some trace carbs from shrimp paste and vegetables.
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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