Pla Goong
Spicy Prawn Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar/palm sugar in the dressing. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Thai food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A refreshing and spicy Thai salad featuring succulent cooked prawns, lemongrass, mint, cilantro, red onion, and fresh chilies, dressed in a vibrant lime and fish sauce dressing. Naturally low in carbs, but watch for hidden sugars.
Key ingredients
Prawns, lemongrass, mint leaves, cilantro, red onion, fresh bird's eye chilies, fish sauce, lime juice, a touch of palm sugar (restaurant default), chili paste, galangal, kaffir lime leaves.
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar/palm sugar in the dressing. Ensure no deep-fried components. Ask for minimal red onion to reduce carbs if strictly tracking.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
น้ำยำไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ครับ/ค่ะ
For Pla Goong: no sugar in the dressing, please. Say it: nam yam mai sai nam tan, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the dressing, chili paste, excessive red onion can add 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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