Pla Duk Pad Prik Sod
Stir-fried Catfish with Fresh Chilies
Yes, with a tweak: request 'no sugar' or 'sugar-free' seasoning. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Thai dishes.
What it is
A spicy and aromatic stir-fry featuring crispy or soft catfish fillets tossed with a generous amount of fresh green chilies, garlic, and fish sauce. It's a simple yet flavorful dish, naturally low in carbs when prepared without added sugar.
Key ingredients
Catfish fillets, fresh green bird's eye chilies, garlic, fish sauce, cooking oil, optional: holy basil leaves (kra pao), kaffir lime leaves.
How to make it keto
Request 'no sugar' or 'sugar-free' seasoning. Some restaurants might pre-fry the catfish with a light starch coating; request plain-fried or pan-fried without batter.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ทอดเปล่าๆ ไม่ชุบแป้ง ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ครับ/ค่ะ
For Pla Duk Pad Prik Sod: fried plain with no batter, no sugar, please. Say it: thot plao plao, mai chup paeng, mai sai nam tan, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in stir-fry sauce or fish sauce brands. Catfish might be pre-fried with a light flour coating in some establishments.
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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