Pu Pad Pong Karee
Crab Stir-fried with Curry Powder and Egg
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar, no added MSG, and specify heavy cream instead of evaporated milk for higher fat if possible, or a minimal amount of evaporated milk. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Thai food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and savory stir-fry featuring fresh crab meat, onions, bell peppers, celery, and sometimes evaporated milk, all bound together with egg and aromatic yellow curry powder. Keto modification focuses on minimizing sugar in the sauce.
Key ingredients
Fresh crab meat, egg, yellow curry powder, onions, bell peppers, celery, spring onions, evaporated milk (or heavy cream), fish sauce, oyster sauce, chili oil (optional), cooking oil.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar, no added MSG, and specify heavy cream instead of evaporated milk for higher fat if possible, or a minimal amount of evaporated milk. Ensure no cornstarch thickener.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่แป้ง ไม่ใส่ผงชูรส ครับ/ค่ะ
For Pu Pad Pong Karee: no sugar, no flour or cornstarch, no MSG, please. Say it: mai sai nam tan, mai sai paeng, mai sai phong chu rot, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in oyster sauce, evaporated milk, or curry powder blends. Onions and bell peppers contribute moderate 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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