Kai Tod Cha-om
Acacia Omelette
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Thai dishes.
What it is
A traditional Thai omelette made by frying eggs mixed with Cha-om (acacia pennata) leaves, which have a distinctive pungent aroma and slightly bitter taste. It's typically pan-fried to a golden crisp and served plain or with a spicy, savory dip.
Key ingredients
Eggs, Cha-om leaves, fish sauce, cooking oil (e.g., vegetable oil, coconut oil).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sugar is added to the omelette itself. If served with a dipping sauce, request a sugar-free version or use plain fish sauce with lime and chilies.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล น้ำจิ้มไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ครับ/ค่ะ
For Kai Tod Cha-om: no sugar, dipping sauce with no sugar, please. Say it: mai sai nam tan, nam jim mai sai nam tan, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Sweet chili dipping sauces if not explicitly requested sugar-free; restaurant may use high-carb seed oils for frying.
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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