Pla Pao
Salt Crusted Grilled Fish
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Thai dishes.
1gNet carbs
1gTotal carbs
0gFibre
40gProtein
5gFat
220Calories
What it is
Whole fish stuffed with lemongrass, coated in salt and grilled over charcoal.
Key ingredients
Whole tilapia or sea bass, coarse salt, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves.
Optional tweaks
Do not eat the salt crust. Avoid sweet dipping sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่เอาน้ำจิ้มหวาน ครับ/ค่ะ
For Pla Pao: no sweet dipping sauce, please. Say it: mai ao nam jim wan, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Sweet dipping sauces on the side.
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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