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Stir-fried Fetal Duck Eggs with Tamarind Sauce
No, skip this one: about 17g net carbs per serving, close to a full day's carbs on strict keto. Better picks from the same menu are below.
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What it is
A popular Vietnamese snack featuring fetal duck eggs (often quail eggs are used for convenience) stir-fried in a tangy and savory tamarind sauce, typically garnished with roasted peanuts and herbs. The strong flavors make it a unique and satisfying dish.
Key ingredients
Fetal duck eggs (or quail eggs), tamarind paste, garlic, chili, cooking oil, roasted peanuts, cilantro, (traditionally sugar, fish sauce)
If you order it anyway
Crucially, ask for no added sugar in the tamarind sauce. While tamarind paste itself has natural carbs, added sugar is a major contributor. Ensure no flour/starch thickeners are used.
Watch out for
Tamarind paste (naturally carby), significant hidden sugar in the sauce for sweetness, roasted peanuts (can add carbs).
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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