Yum Pla Salmon
Spicy Salmon Salad
Yes, with a tweak: request absolutely no added sugar or sweetener in the dressing. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Thai dishes.
What it is
A vibrant and refreshing salad with fresh or grilled salmon, tossed in a spicy and sour dressing with herbs like mint, cilantro, and shallots. Often includes red onions and chili.
Key ingredients
Salmon fillet, fish sauce, lime juice, fresh chilies, shallots, mint leaves, cilantro, spring onions, cooking oil (if grilled salmon).
How to make it keto
Request absolutely no added sugar or sweetener in the dressing. Ensure salmon is grilled or poached without glaze or batter. Confirm no high-carb additions like carrots or excessive tomatoes.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
น้ำยำไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่แครอท ครับ/ค่ะ
For Yum Pla Salmon: no sugar in the dressing, no carrots, please. Say it: nam yam mai sai nam tan, mai sai khae-rot, khrap/kha.
Watch out for
Sugar in the salad dressing is very common. Some restaurants might add a small amount of roasted rice powder (khao khua) for texture, which is starchy (request omission).
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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