Gaeng Tay Po
Pork Belly and Morning Glory Sour Curry
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar in the curry. About 13g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Thai food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A unique and flavorful sour curry featuring tender pork belly and morning glory (water spinach). Its rich, tangy, and slightly spicy profile comes from coconut milk, tamarind, and a specific curry paste. Ensure no hidden potatoes or excessive sugar.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, morning glory, red curry paste, coconut milk, tamarind paste, fish sauce, kaffir lime leaves, chilies, (optional: a touch of sugar).
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar in the curry. Confirm the curry paste does not contain any starchy binders or excessive sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่แป้ง ครับ/ค่ะ
For Gaeng Tay Po: no sugar, no flour or cornstarch, please. Say it: mai sai nam tan, mai sai paeng, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the curry paste, additional sugar often added by restaurants for flavor balance, natural carbs from morning glory and tamarind.
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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