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Grilled Eggplant with Scallion Oil
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Vietnamese dishes.
What it is
Eggplant halves grilled until smoky and tender, then generously topped with 'mỡ hành' – a fragrant, savory mixture of hot oil (often rendered pork fat) infused with chopped scallions. Sometimes garnished with crushed peanuts.
Key ingredients
Eggplant, scallions, cooking oil (often pork fat rendered), fish sauce, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Request no crushed peanuts, or very few if carb-sensitive. Ensure no sugar is added to the scallion oil mixture, which is typically savory.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the scallion oil mixture; crushed peanuts (if added).
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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