Pla Tod Nom Sod
Fried Fish in Milk Marinade (Keto, No Batter)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no batter or flour coating. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Thai dishes.
What it is
A whole fish (commonly Tilapia or Seabass) marinated in milk, fish sauce, and spices, then lightly fried to a crispy exterior. The milk marinade helps tenderize the fish and adds a subtle, distinct flavor. For keto, it must be fried without any batter.
Key ingredients
Whole fish, fresh milk, fish sauce, white pepper, garlic (optional), cooking oil. Typically garnished with fried garlic or herbs.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no batter or flour coating. Confirm the marinade has no added sugar (this is generally uncommon for this dish, but always good to check). Serve without rice or sweet dipping sauces.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่เอาข้าว ทอดเปล่าๆ ไม่ชุบแป้ง ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่เอาน้ำจิ้มหวาน ครับ/ค่ะ
For Pla Tod Nom Sod: no rice, fried plain with no batter, no sugar, no sweet dipping sauce, please. Say it: mai ao khao, thot plao plao, mai chup paeng, mai sai nam tan, mai ao nam jim wan, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Batter/flour coating (if not specified as keto). Potential hidden sugar in marinade (unlikely but possible). Served with high-carb rice or sweet chili dipping sauce if not requested otherwise.
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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