Keto Gai Tom (No Rice)
Steamed Chicken with Ginger-Chili Sauce (Keto, No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: omit the accompanying rice. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Thai dishes.
What it is
Tender, succulent steamed chicken (often dark meat like thigh or drumstick for richer flavor and fat) served with a pungent, savory, and spicy dipping sauce made from fermented soybean paste, fresh ginger, garlic, bird's eye chilies, and lime. Traditionally served with rice, but keto-friendly without it.
Key ingredients
Steamed chicken, fermented soybean paste, ginger, garlic, bird's eye chilies, lime
How to make it keto
Crucially, omit the accompanying rice. Request no added sugar in the sauce, which often contains a bit. Request light on the fermented soybean paste if sensitive to sodium.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่เอาข้าว ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ครับ/ค่ะ
For Keto Gai Tom (No Rice): no rice, no sugar, please. Say it: mai ao khao, mai sai nam tan, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the fermented soybean paste or general sauce preparation. Omission of rice is key.
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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