Kor Moo Yang
Grilled Fatty Pork Neck with Keto Jaew
Yes, with a tweak: ensure marinade has no sugar. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Succulent, grilled pork neck, known for its tender texture and rich fat marbling. Typically served thinly sliced with a spicy dipping sauce (Jaew) and fresh vegetables. The pork itself is very keto-friendly; focus on modifying the sauce.
Key ingredients
Pork neck, fish sauce, soy sauce (low-carb), pepper, garlic, cilantro. For Jaew: lime juice, fish sauce, chilies, shallots, cilantro.
How to make it keto
Ensure marinade has no sugar. Request Jaew sauce to be made without sugar or roasted rice powder, or ask for plain fish sauce with lime and chili.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่ข้าวคั่ว น้ำจิ้มไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ครับ/ค่ะ
For Kor Moo Yang: no sugar, no toasted rice powder, dipping sauce with no sugar, please. Say it: mai sai nam tan, mai sai khao khua, nam jim mai sai nam tan, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Sugar in the pork marinade, sugar and roasted rice powder (khao khua) in the traditional Jaew dipping sauce.
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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