Tom Kha Talay
Seafood Coconut Galangal Soup
Yes, with a tweak: ensure no added sugar. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Thai food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich, creamy, and fragrant soup made with abundant coconut milk, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and a generous assortment of fresh mixed seafood (prawns, squid, fish). This soup is naturally low in carbohydrates and wonderfully satisfying.
Key ingredients
Mixed seafood (prawns, squid, fish), rich coconut milk, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, mushrooms (e.g., oyster), fish sauce, lime juice, cilantro, chili oil (optional).
How to make it keto
Ensure no added sugar. Confirm no additional high-carb vegetables like tomatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่มะเขือเทศ ครับ/ค่ะ
For Tom Kha Talay: no sugar, no tomatoes, please. Say it: mai sai nam tan, mai sai makhuea thet, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Added sugar in the broth (especially in tourist-oriented restaurants), large quantities of certain mushrooms.
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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