Yum Hua Pli
Banana Blossom Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request no sugar in the dressing. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Thai food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A traditional Thai salad made with shredded banana blossom, often mixed with protein like chicken or shrimp, and tossed in a creamy, spicy, and tangy dressing, garnished with fresh herbs.
Key ingredients
Banana blossom, cooked chicken or shrimp, coconut cream, fish sauce, lime juice, chili paste, onion, cilantro, mint, oil.
How to make it keto
Request no sugar in the dressing. Omit any peanuts or other high-carb garnishes. Ask for a minimal amount of chili paste, as some commercially made pastes contain sugar.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
น้ำยำไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่ถั่วลิสง ครับ/ค่ะ
For Yum Hua Pli: no sugar in the dressing, no peanuts, please. Say it: nam yam mai sai nam tan, mai sai thua lisong, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
The dressing is commonly sweetened with sugar. Chili paste can contain sugar. Peanuts, if included, add 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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