Pla Krapong Tod Nam Pla (No Batter, Keto Dressing)
Crispy Fried Barramundi with Keto Fish Sauce Dressing
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no batter on the fish. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A whole barramundi (sea bass) deep-fried until crispy (without batter), served with a savory, tangy, and spicy fish sauce dressing, traditionally containing lime juice, fish sauce, chili, and garlic.
Key ingredients
Whole barramundi, cooking oil, fish sauce, lime juice, chili, garlic, cilantro.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no batter on the fish. Request no sugar or a sugar substitute (e.g., erythritol) in the dressing. Served without rice.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่เอาข้าว ทอดเปล่าๆ ไม่ชุบแป้ง น้ำยำไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ครับ/ค่ะ
For Pla Krapong Tod Nam Pla (No Batter, Keto Dressing): no rice, fried plain with no batter, no sugar in the dressing, please. Say it: mai ao khao, thot plao plao, mai chup paeng, nam yam mai sai nam tan, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
The dressing is a significant carb risk due to sugar. Frying oil quality can vary. Some restaurants might use a minimal flour dusting on the fish.
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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