Hoy Lai Pad Prik Pao
Stir-fried Clams with Chili Paste
Yes, with a tweak: request NO sugar, NO oyster sauce (often contains sugar/starch), and NO cornstarch/thickener. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Manila clams swiftly stir-fried with fragrant basil leaves in a rich, spicy, and savory chili jam (prik pao) based sauce.
Key ingredients
Manila clams, prik pao (chili jam), fish sauce, basil leaves, bell peppers (optional), garlic, cooking oil.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request NO sugar, NO oyster sauce (often contains sugar/starch), and NO cornstarch/thickener. Ask for a minimal amount of prik pao, or request a simple stir-fry with just chili, garlic, fish sauce, and basil instead.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่น้ำมันหอย ไม่ใส่น้ำพริกเผา ไม่ใส่แป้ง ครับ/ค่ะ
For Hoy Lai Pad Prik Pao: no sugar, no oyster sauce, no chili jam, no flour or cornstarch, please. Say it: mai sai nam tan, mai sai nam man hoi, mai sai nam phrik phao, mai sai paeng, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Prik pao (chili jam) is typically high in sugar and sometimes soybean oil. Oyster sauce and other commercial sauces contain sugar and cornstarch.
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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