Pak Yang Jim Jaew
Grilled Vegetables with Spicy Isaan Dipping Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no sugar is added to the Jim Jaew sauce. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Thai dishes.
What it is
A simple yet flavorful dish featuring an assortment of grilled low-carb vegetables (e.g., asparagus, bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms). These are served with a smoky, spicy, and sour Jim Jaew dipping sauce, a staple of Northeastern Thai cuisine.
Key ingredients
Grilled low-carb vegetables, chilies, lime, fish sauce, shallots
How to make it keto
Ensure no sugar is added to the Jim Jaew sauce. Specify preferred low-carb vegetables. Request omission or minimal use of toasted ground sticky rice powder in the Jim Jaew for lowest carb count.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่ใส่ข้าวคั่ว น้ำจิ้มไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ครับ/ค่ะ
For Pak Yang Jim Jaew: no toasted rice powder, dipping sauce with no sugar, please. Say it: mai sai khao khua, nam jim mai sai nam tan, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Sugar in Jim Jaew sauce is common. Toasted ground sticky rice in Jim Jaew, though minimal, contributes carbs; request its omission or trace amounts.
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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