Yum Hed Khem Thong
Spicy Enoki Mushroom Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request absolutely no added sugar or sweetener in the dressing. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Thai dishes.
What it is
A refreshing and spicy salad primarily featuring delicate enoki mushrooms, tossed with a zesty lime and chili dressing. It's light, tangy, and a great accompaniment to richer dishes.
Key ingredients
Enoki mushrooms, lime juice, fish sauce, fresh chilies, shallots, cilantro, spring onions, mint leaves.
How to make it keto
Request absolutely no added sugar or sweetener in the dressing. Confirm no high-carb additions like carrots or excessive tomatoes. Ensure no roasted rice powder is added.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
น้ำยำไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่ข้าวคั่ว ไม่ใส่แครอท ครับ/ค่ะ
For Yum Hed Khem Thong: no sugar in the dressing, no toasted rice powder, no carrots, please. Say it: nam yam mai sai nam tan, mai sai khao khua, mai sai khae-rot, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Sugar in the salad dressing is very common. Some restaurants might add other mixed, higher-carb vegetables. Enoki mushrooms have 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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