Pad Sa Tor Goong
Stir-fried Stink Beans with Shrimp
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar or minimal sugar. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Thai food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A fragrant and flavorful stir-fry featuring stink beans (petai beans), shrimp, and a spicy, savory sauce. The unique aroma and slightly bitter taste of stink beans define this dish.
Key ingredients
Shrimp, stink beans, red chili paste, garlic, shallots, fish sauce, lime juice, (optional: small amount of palm sugar or oyster sauce).
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar or minimal sugar. Ensure no cornstarch thickeners. Served without rice.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่เอาข้าว ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่แป้ง ครับ/ค่ะ
For Pad Sa Tor Goong: no rice, no sugar, no flour or cornstarch, please. Say it: mai ao khao, mai sai nam tan, mai sai paeng, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Oyster sauce and chili paste may contain sugar or starch. Restaurant stir-fries often use more sugar than homemade. Stink beans themselves contribute some carbs.
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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