Tom Yam Pla Krapong
Spicy Sour Snapper Soup
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A clear, invigoratingly spicy and sour soup featuring tender chunks of snapper fish, fragrant with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, fresh chilies, and mushrooms. Naturally low in carbohydrates and rich in flavor.
Key ingredients
Snapper fish, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, fresh chilies, mushrooms (e.g., oyster, straw), fish sauce, lime juice, cilantro, shallots, seasoning.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no added sugar. Confirm no additional high-carb vegetables such as tomatoes (often added in some restaurants).
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่มะเขือเทศ ครับ/ค่ะ
For Tom Yam Pla Krapong: 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 (straw mushrooms can be higher carb), small amount of carbs from aromatics.
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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