Tom Saap Nuea
Spicy Beef Ribs Soup
Yes, with a tweak: confirm no sugar is added to the soup base. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A clear, spicy, and sour Isaan-style soup featuring tender beef ribs. Flavored intensely with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, chilies, and lime juice.
Key ingredients
Beef ribs, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, chili flakes, fish sauce, lime juice, spring onion, cilantro.
How to make it keto
Confirm no sugar is added to the soup base. Ensure no large quantities of high-carb vegetables like potatoes or carrots are included (which are not traditional for this dish anyway).
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่มันฝรั่ง ไม่ใส่แครอท ครับ/ค่ะ
For Tom Saap Nuea: no sugar, no potatoes, no carrots, please. Say it: mai sai nam tan, mai sai man farang, mai sai khae-rot, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Restaurants may add a small amount of sugar for flavor balance. Some versions might include tomatoes or onions, which contribute 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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