Pak Boong Fai Daeng
Stir-fried Morning Glory with Garlic and Chili
Yes, with a tweak: request NO sugar, NO oyster sauce, and NO cornstarch/thickener. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Thai dishes.
What it is
A popular, quick, and fiery stir-fry featuring crisp water spinach (morning glory) with pungent garlic and spicy chilies in a savory sauce.
Key ingredients
Morning glory (water spinach), garlic, fresh chilies, fish sauce, fermented soybean paste (tao jiao), cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request NO sugar, NO oyster sauce, and NO cornstarch/thickener. Ask for a simple seasoning with just fish sauce, garlic, and chilies, or a small amount of sugar-free fermented soybean paste.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่น้ำมันหอย ไม่ใส่แป้ง ครับ/ค่ะ
For Pak Boong Fai Daeng: 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 sugar in the stir-fry sauce; oyster sauce (sugar, cornstarch); some fermented soybean pastes may contain sugar.
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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