Yum Tua Plu Goong
Winged Bean Salad with Prawns
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 vibrant and fresh salad featuring crisp winged beans, succulent prawns, often minced chicken, boiled egg, tossed in a creamy coconut milk-based dressing.
Key ingredients
Winged beans, prawns, minced chicken (optional), hard-boiled eggs, roasted desiccated coconut (or fresh coconut shreds), shallots, chilies, fish sauce, lime juice, coconut milk, peanuts (garnish).
How to make it keto
Request no sugar in the dressing. Omit peanuts if very strict on carbs or allergies.
Say this to the waiter (Thai)
น้ำยำไม่ใส่น้ำตาล ไม่ใส่ถั่วลิสง ครับ/ค่ะ
For Yum Tua Plu Goong: 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
Winged beans contribute moderate carbs. Peanuts are a source of carbs. Hidden sugars in dressing or pre-made coconut cream.
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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