Yum Pla Insee Yang
Spicy Grilled Mackerel Salad
Yes, with a tweak: ensure fish is grilled or pan-fried without batter. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Thai dishes.
What it is
Flaky grilled Spanish mackerel (or similar firm white fish) tossed in a zesty and spicy Thai dressing with lime juice, fish sauce, fresh chilies, red onion, cilantro, and mint. A fresh and flavorful salad.
Key ingredients
Grilled Spanish mackerel fillet (or other firm white fish), lime juice, fish sauce, red onion, fresh bird's eye chilies, cilantro, mint leaves, cooking oil (for grilling/baking fish).
How to make it keto
Ensure fish is grilled or pan-fried without batter. Request 'mai sai namtan' (no sugar) in the dressing. Confirm no toasted rice powder.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
ขอแบบย่าง ไม่ทอด น้ำยำไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่ข้าวคั่ว ครับ/ค่ะ
For Yum Pla Insee Yang: grilled, not fried, no sugar in the dressing, no toasted rice powder, please. Say it: kho baep yang, mai thot, nam yam mai sai nam tan, mai sai khao khua, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the dressing. Ensure fish is not deep-fried with batter. Some restaurants might add other carby salad ingredients.
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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