Yum Hed Ruam
Mixed Mushroom Salad (Keto Modified)
Yes, with a tweak: ensure dressing contains no added sugar. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A vibrant and spicy Thai salad featuring an assortment of fresh mushrooms (e.g., oyster, straw, shiitake), tossed with herbs like cilantro and mint, chilies, lime juice, and fish sauce. The dressing is modified to remove sugar, ensuring it remains tangy, savory, and spicy without added sweetness.
Key ingredients
Assorted fresh mushrooms, fresh lime juice, fish sauce, bird's eye chilies, shallots, spring onions, cilantro, mint leaves, erythritol/stevia (optional, for balance).
How to make it keto
Ensure dressing contains no added sugar. Request extra lime juice for tartness. Can ask for extra protein like grilled chicken or shrimp (if not on exclusion list for those items) to make it a more substantial meal.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
น้ำยำไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ครับ/ค่ะ
For Yum Hed Ruam: no sugar in the dressing, please. Say it: nam yam mai sai nam tan, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Hidden sugars in the dressing, even if requested sugar-free; some mushrooms have slightly higher carb counts if consumed in very large quantities.
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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