Pla Tod Kamin (No Batter, Keto Sauce)
Turmeric Fried Fish with Keto Dipping Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no flour or starch batter is used on the fish. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Thai dishes.
What it is
A whole fish (often snapper or seabass) marinated with fresh turmeric and garlic, then deep-fried until crispy. Served plainly with a side of spicy, sour dipping sauce.
Key ingredients
Whole fish (e.g., snapper, seabass), fresh turmeric, garlic, fish sauce, cooking oil. Dipping sauce: lime juice, fish sauce, fresh chilies, cilantro, erythritol/stevia.
How to make it keto
Ensure no flour or starch batter is used on the fish. Request a sugar-free dipping sauce (e.g., simple lime, fish sauce, chili, and keto sweetener). Omit any accompanying sweet sauces or carby garnishes.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ทอดเปล่าๆ ไม่ชุบแป้ง น้ำจิ้มไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ครับ/ค่ะ
For Pla Tod Kamin (No Batter, Keto Sauce): fried plain with no batter, dipping sauce with no sugar, please. Say it: thot plao plao, mai chup paeng, nam jim mai sai nam tan, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Potential hidden sugar in the fish marinade. The traditional dipping sauce often contains a significant amount of sugar. Deep-fried garlic can accumulate 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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