Chả Nướng Với Nước Mắm (Grilled Pork Patties with Dipping Sauce)
Grilled Pork Patties with Fish Sauce Dip (Noodle-less)
Yes, with a tweak: mUST ask for no vermicelli noodles (không bún). About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Flavorful, marinated grilled pork patties, often served with a tangy-sweet fish sauce dipping sauce and fresh herbs. This dish is usually part of 'Bún Chả' with vermicelli noodles, but can be keto-friendly without the noodles.
Key ingredients
Ground pork, shallots, garlic, fish sauce, sugar (in marinade/dip), black pepper, cooking oil. Dipping sauce (nước chấm): fish sauce, lime juice, vinegar, water, sugar, chili, garlic.
How to make it keto
MUST ask for no vermicelli noodles (không bún). Request less sugar in the dipping sauce (ít đường trong nước chấm) and acknowledge that some sugar may remain in the pork marinade.
Watch out for
Sugar in the pork marinade, substantial sugar in the fish sauce dipping sauce (nước chấm), the vermicelli noodles (eliminated by modification).
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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