Pad King Gai
Chicken Ginger Stir-fry
Yes, with a tweak: cRITICALLY, request no sugar, no oyster sauce, and no cornstarch to thicken the sauce. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Thai food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Slices of tender chicken stir-fried with an abundance of fresh julienned ginger, wood ear mushrooms, white onions, and colorful bell peppers in a savory, aromatic sauce.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast or thigh, fresh ginger, wood ear mushrooms, white onion, bell peppers (red and green), garlic, scallions, cooking oil, fish sauce, light soy sauce (or tamari).
How to make it keto
CRITICALLY, request no sugar, no oyster sauce, and no cornstarch to thicken the sauce. Ask for light soy sauce (or tamari) and fish sauce as the primary seasonings.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่น้ำมันหอย ไม่ใส่แป้ง ครับ/ค่ะ
For Pad King Gai: 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
Hidden sugars in traditional stir-fry sauces (especially oyster sauce and sweet dark soy sauce), cornstarch thickeners, and the natural carbs in vegetables like onions and bell peppers.
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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