Panang Nuea (Keto Modified)
Panang Beef Curry (Keto Modified, No Rice)
Yes, with a tweak: omit all sugar/palm sugar. About 15g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Thai food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A thick, creamy, and mildly spicy Panang curry featuring tender beef slices, infused with fragrant herbs, a hint of ground peanuts, and garnished with kaffir lime leaves. Modified for keto by removing sugar and high-carb vegetables, and served without rice.
Key ingredients
Beef slices, rich coconut milk, Panang curry paste, kaffir lime leaves, basil, fish sauce, small amount of ground peanuts, keto sweetener (optional), minimal green beans.
How to make it keto
Omit all sugar/palm sugar. Exclude high-carb vegetables. Minimize bamboo shoots or green beans. Served without rice.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่เอาข้าว ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่หน่อไม้ ครับ/ค่ะ
For Panang Nuea (Keto Modified): no rice, no sugar, no bamboo shoots, please. Say it: mai ao khao, mai sai nam tan, mai sai no mai, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in pre-made curry paste, added sugar, high-carb vegetables, peanuts (can be carby), large amounts of green beans.
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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