Pad Kana Moo Krob
Stir-fried Chinese Broccoli with Crispy Pork Belly
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar, no oyster sauce (or very minimal, confirmed low-sugar variety), and no cornstarch thickeners in the stir-fry sauce. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Thai food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic stir-fry featuring tender-crisp Chinese broccoli and crispy, fatty pork belly. The savory sauce is the primary carb concern.
Key ingredients
Crispy pork belly (Moo Krob), Chinese broccoli (Kana), garlic, bird's eye chilies, fish sauce, low-carb soy sauce, (optional: oyster sauce, sugar).
How to make it keto
Request no sugar, no oyster sauce (or very minimal, confirmed low-sugar variety), and no cornstarch thickeners in the stir-fry sauce. Emphasize light seasoning with fish sauce and low-carb soy sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่น้ำมันหอย ไม่ใส่แป้ง ครับ/ค่ะ
For Pad Kana Moo Krob: no sugar, no oyster sauce, no flour or cornstarch, please. Say it: mai sai nam tan, mai sai nam man hoi, mai sai paeng, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Sugar in stir-fry sauce, oyster sauce (often high in sugar and starch), cornstarch used as a thickener, natural carbs from Chinese broccoli.
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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