Kai Look Keuy
Keto Son-in-Law Eggs
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar, using a suitable low-carb sweetener for the sauce or a reduced-sugar version focusing on sour/salty/spicy. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Hard-boiled eggs that are fried until crispy, then topped with a keto-modified sweet and sour tamarind sauce, fried shallots, and cilantro.
Key ingredients
Hard-boiled eggs, cooking oil (for frying), tamarind paste, fish sauce, low-carb sweetener, fried shallots, dried chilies (optional), cilantro.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no sugar, using a suitable low-carb sweetener for the sauce or a reduced-sugar version focusing on sour/salty/spicy.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ครับ/ค่ะ
For Kai Look Keuy: no sugar, please. Say it: mai sai nam tan, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Tamarind paste is naturally carb-heavy. Shallots contribute carbs. Original sauce is very high in sugar; ensure no sugar is added.
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.