Pla Jian
Fried Fish with Ginger and Mushroom Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the fish is fried without any batter or flour. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole fish (e.g., seabass or tilapia) lightly pan-fried or deep-fried until crispy, then topped with a savory sauce made from fresh ginger, mushrooms, and spring onions.
Key ingredients
Whole fish, fresh ginger, mushrooms (e.g., shiitake, straw), spring onions, garlic, soy sauce (keto modified), fish sauce, oil.
How to make it keto
Ensure the fish is fried without any batter or flour. Request no sugar or starch thickeners in the ginger and mushroom sauce. Ask for plenty of fresh ginger and mushrooms.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ทอดเปล่าๆ ไม่ชุบแป้ง ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่แป้ง ครับ/ค่ะ
For Pla Jian: fried plain with no batter, no sugar, no flour or cornstarch, please. Say it: thot plao plao, mai chup paeng, mai sai nam tan, mai sai paeng, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
The sauce often contains sugar and cornstarch as thickeners. Fried fish can sometimes be lightly battered, which adds 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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