Nem Lụi (Không Bánh Tráng, Không Bún)
Grilled Pork Skewers (No Wraps or Vermicelli)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no rice paper wraps or vermicelli. About 8g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Flavorful minced pork (often mixed with pork skin and fat) seasoned and molded around lemongrass stalks or skewers, then grilled until juicy and slightly charred. Served without the traditional rice paper or vermicelli.
Key ingredients
Minced pork (shoulder/belly), pork skin, pork fat, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, fish sauce, sugar (optional/reduced), baking powder (for texture), skewers. Dipping sauce (nước lèo) made from pork liver, peanuts, hoisin, sugar, fish sauce.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no rice paper wraps or vermicelli. Request the dipping sauce (nước lèo) be made with no sugar or very minimal, as it's often quite sweet and may contain hoisin sauce.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the pork seasoning or marinade. Dipping sauce (nước lèo) often contains significant sugar and hoisin sauce (which is high carb). Traditionally served with high-carb rice paper and vermicelli.
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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