Pad Prik Gaeng Gai
Chicken Stir-fry with Red Curry Paste and Mixed Vegetables
No, skip this one: about 25g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A flavorful and spicy stir-fry featuring chicken, red curry paste, and a selection of mixed vegetables. This dish offers a robust and aromatic profile without the creaminess of coconut milk, relying on the pungent curry paste.
Key ingredients
Chicken, red curry paste, fish sauce, various vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, green beans, mushrooms, onions, bamboo shoots). May contain palm sugar.
If you order it anyway
Request no sugar or palm sugar. Specify low-carb vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, mushrooms, and green beans (in moderation). Explicitly ask to avoid high-carb vegetables such as bamboo shoots and baby corn.
If you order it anyway, say this (Thai)
ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่หน่อไม้ ไม่ใส่ข้าวโพดอ่อน ครับ/ค่ะ
For Pad Prik Gaeng Gai: no sugar, no bamboo shoots, no baby corn, please. Say it: mai sai nam tan, mai sai no mai, mai sai khao phot on, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Red curry paste (often contains sugar), palm sugar, fish sauce (some brands contain sugar), and commonly used high-carb vegetables like bamboo shoots, baby corn, and large quantities of onions/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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