Yum Gai
Spicy Minced Chicken Salad
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request 'mai sai namtan' (no sugar) and confirm no toasted rice powder (which is more common in Larb but sometimes confused). About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Thai dishes.
What it is
A vibrant and refreshing Thai salad featuring minced chicken seasoned with lime juice, fish sauce, fresh chilies, red onion, cilantro, and mint. Served without rice and requested with no added sugar.
Key ingredients
Minced chicken, lime juice, fish sauce, red onion, fresh bird's eye chilies, cilantro, mint leaves, spring onion, a touch of stevia/erythritol (optional, for balance).
How to make it keto
Explicitly request 'mai sai namtan' (no sugar) and confirm no toasted rice powder (which is more common in Larb but sometimes confused).
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
น้ำยำไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่ข้าวคั่ว ครับ/ค่ะ
For Yum Gai: no sugar in the dressing, no toasted rice powder, please. Say it: nam yam mai sai nam tan, mai sai khao khua, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the dressing. Ensure no toasted rice powder is used.
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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