Pla Lard Prik (Keto Modified)
Fried Fish with Keto Chili-Lime Dressing
Yes, with a tweak: request the fish to be deep-fried plain, without any flour or batter coating. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Thai dishes.
What it is
A whole fish (such as snapper or tilapia) deep-fried until its skin is wonderfully crispy and the flesh remains moist. This keto version is served with a fresh, sugar-free chili-lime dressing instead of the traditional sweet sauce.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., snapper), cooking oil (for deep frying), fresh chilis, garlic, lime juice, fish sauce, cilantro.
How to make it keto
Request the fish to be deep-fried plain, without any flour or batter coating. CRITICALLY, ask to omit the traditional sweet 'lard prik' sauce. Instead, request a simple, unsweetened dressing of fresh lime juice, fish sauce, chopped fresh chilies, and garlic.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ทอดเปล่าๆ ไม่ชุบแป้ง ไม่ราดซอสหวาน ครับ/ค่ะ
For Pla Lard Prik (Keto Modified): fried plain with no batter, no sweet sauce or glaze, please. Say it: thot plao plao, mai chup paeng, mai rat sot wan, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
The traditional 'lard prik' sauce is very high in sugar. Potential for flour/starch in a batter if not explicitly specified as plain fried.
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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