Kai Palo (Keto Modified)
Five-Spice Egg and Pork Belly Stew (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar. About 11g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A comforting and rich stew featuring hard-boiled eggs and tender pork belly braised in a savory, aromatic broth flavored with five-spice powder, star anise, garlic, and soy sauce.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, hard-boiled eggs, garlic, five-spice powder, star anise, cinnamon stick, soy sauce (or tamari), fish sauce, (optional: palm sugar).
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar. Use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce instead of regular soy sauce. Served without rice.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่เอาข้าว ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ครับ/ค่ะ
For Kai Palo (Keto Modified): no rice, no sugar, please. Say it: mai ao khao, mai sai nam tan, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Soy sauce (wheat in regular). Palm sugar is a traditional ingredient and a significant carb risk. Ensure no starchy thickeners in the stew.
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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