Pla Nueng Buay (No Added Sugar)
Steamed Fish with Salted Plums (Keto)
Yes, with a tweak: request no added sugar. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Thai dishes.
What it is
A whole steamed fish, typically barramundi or pomfret, infused with the distinct salty and slightly sour flavor of preserved salted plums, ginger, and sometimes fermented bean paste, served in a light, clear broth.
Key ingredients
Whole fish, salted plums, ginger, spring onion, cilantro, fish sauce, (optional: fermented bean paste, sugar).
How to make it keto
Request no added sugar. Confirm no cornstarch thickeners in the broth. Served without rice.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่เอาข้าว ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่แป้ง ครับ/ค่ะ
For Pla Nueng Buay (No Added Sugar): no rice, no sugar, no flour or cornstarch, please. Say it: mai ao khao, mai sai nam tan, mai sai paeng, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Fermented bean paste may contain some carbs. Restaurant broths can sometimes have hidden sugar.
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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