Mara Pad Kai
Stir-fried Bitter Gourd with Egg
Yes, keto as served. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Thai dishes.
What it is
A traditional home-style dish featuring stir-fried bitter gourd with scrambled eggs, garlic, and seasoned with fish sauce. It's naturally low in carbs and delivers a unique bitter-salty flavor profile, commonly enjoyed for its health benefits.
Key ingredients
Bitter gourd, eggs, garlic, fish sauce
Optional tweaks
Request no added sugar or MSG. The bitterness of the gourd is a key characteristic of the dish.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่ผงชูรส ครับ/ค่ะ
For Mara Pad Kai: no sugar, no MSG, please. Say it: mai sai nam tan, mai sai phong chu rot, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in fish sauce or MSG if not specified. Ensure no starch thickeners are used.
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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