Pad Kana Pla Kem
Stir-fried Chinese Broccoli with Salted Fish
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar/MSG, and specifically ask for minimal or no oyster sauce, or a sugar-free alternative if available. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Thai dishes.
What it is
A savory and aromatic stir-fry featuring crisp Chinese broccoli (gai lan) and small pieces of intensely flavored salted fish, wok-tossed with garlic and chilies. A traditional accompaniment to rice, but delicious on its own for keto.
Key ingredients
Chinese broccoli (gai lan), salted fish, garlic, chilies
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar/MSG, and specifically ask for minimal or no oyster sauce, or a sugar-free alternative if available. The salted fish provides a strong umami flavor.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่น้ำมันหอย ไม่ใส่ผงชูรส ครับ/ค่ะ
For Pad Kana Pla Kem: no sugar, no oyster sauce, no MSG, please. Say it: mai sai nam tan, mai sai nam man hoi, mai sai phong chu rot, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in oyster sauce, fish sauce, or MSG. Oyster sauce is often high in sugar and starch.
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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