Keto Yum Woon Sen (Shirataki Noodle Salad)
Keto Glass Noodle Salad (with Shirataki Noodles)
Yes, with a tweak: strictly use shirataki noodles. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Thai dishes.
What it is
A spicy and tangy salad traditionally made with glass noodles. This keto version substitutes shirataki noodles for a low-carb base, combined with ground pork, shrimp, red onions, cilantro, and a zesty lime-based dressing.
Key ingredients
Shirataki noodles, ground pork, shrimp, lime juice, fish sauce, chilies, red onions, cilantro, celery, (optional: peanuts, a touch of sugar).
How to make it keto
Strictly use shirataki noodles. Request no sugar in the dressing. Omit any high-carb additions like carrots (if present) or peanuts.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ขอเส้นบุกแทนเส้นปกติ น้ำยำไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่แครอท ไม่ใส่ถั่วลิสง ครับ/ค่ะ
For Keto Yum Woon Sen (Shirataki Noodle Salad): konjac (shirataki) noodles instead of regular noodles, no sugar in the dressing, no carrots, no peanuts, please. Say it: kho sen buk thaen sen pokkati, nam yam mai sai nam tan, mai sai khae-rot, mai sai thua lisong, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Traditional glass noodles are high-carb (must substitute). Hidden sugar in the dressing, high-carb vegetables like carrots, and peanuts (limit due to carbs and inflammatory oils).
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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