Tom Kati Gai
Chicken in Coconut Milk Soup
Yes, with a tweak: request absolutely no added sugar or MSG. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A fragrant and creamy soup featuring tender chicken cooked in rich coconut milk with delicate herbs. Similar to Tom Kha Gai but often with a simpler, less galangal-focused profile, emphasizing the coconut and chicken flavors.
Key ingredients
Chicken (often breast or thigh), coconut milk, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, fish sauce, lime juice, mushrooms (e.g., straw mushrooms), cilantro.
How to make it keto
Request absolutely no added sugar or MSG. Specify no high-carb vegetables if any are typically added (e.g., carrots). Ask for extra coconut cream for a richer, higher fat soup.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่ผงชูรส ไม่ใส่แครอท ครับ/ค่ะ
For Tom Kati Gai: no sugar, no MSG, no carrots, please. Say it: mai sai nam tan, mai sai phong chu rot, mai sai khae-rot, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Sugar in the soup base. Some coconut milk brands may contain added sugar. Mushrooms add minor 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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