Pad Pu Katiem Prik Thai
Stir-fried Crab with Garlic and Pepper (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no added sugar and no oyster sauce (or substitute with keto-friendly liquid aminos/coconut aminos and extra fish sauce). About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Thai dishes.
What it is
Fresh crab meat or whole crab stir-fried vigorously with plenty of fresh garlic and black pepper, creating an aromatic and savory dish. The natural sweetness of the crab shines through, complemented by the pungent garlic and spicy pepper.
Key ingredients
Crab meat (or whole crab), fresh garlic, black pepper, fish sauce, light soy sauce, cooking oil (e.g., vegetable oil).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no added sugar and no oyster sauce (or substitute with keto-friendly liquid aminos/coconut aminos and extra fish sauce). Request extra garlic and black pepper.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่น้ำมันหอย ครับ/ค่ะ
For Pad Pu Katiem Prik Thai: no sugar, no oyster sauce, please. Say it: mai sai nam tan, mai sai nam man hoi, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in stir-fry sauce or a standard oyster sauce. Some restaurants might add a thickening agent (cornstarch/flour) to the sauce; ensure sauce is kept simple.
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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