Thịt Ba Rọi Luộc Chấm Mắm Tôm
Boiled Pork Belly with Fermented Shrimp Paste and Herbs (No Carby Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: oMIT any high-carb accompaniments like green banana, star fruit, or vermicelli. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Vietnamese dishes.
What it is
Slices of perfectly boiled pork belly, served with a pungent and savory fermented shrimp paste (mắm tôm) and an assortment of fresh herbs. Request to omit traditional high-carb accompanying vegetables like green banana or star fruit.
Key ingredients
Pork belly, mắm tôm (fermented shrimp paste), chili, garlic, lime, fresh herbs (e.g., perilla, cilantro, mint, lettuce).
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: OMIT any high-carb accompaniments like green banana, star fruit, or vermicelli. Confirm minimal to no added sugar in the mắm tôm dipping sauce (though it's usually naturally low sugar).
Watch out for
Sugar in mắm tôm (rare but possible), high-carb accompanying vegetables if not specifically omitted.
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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