Serious Eats Seriously Asian: Thai Curries, Part Two: Red And Green Recipe

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Net Carbs are 16% of calories per serving, at 27g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Serious Eats Seriously Asian: Thai Curries, Part Two: Red And Green Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 16% of calories per serving, at 27g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 23%. At 531mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

Serious Eats Seriously Asian: Thai Curries, Part Two: Red And Green Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 servings   ( 229 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 172
Total Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Sodium: 531mg
Total Carbohydrates: 36g
Dietary Fiber: 9g
Sugar: 9g
Protein: 7g
Calcium: 177mg Iron: 8mg
Potassium: 974mg Vitamin A: 133mcg
Vitamin C: 49mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shallots, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 8 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 3 tablespoons galangal, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon shrimp paste
  • 2 lemongrass stalks, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander
  • Approximately 20 green bird's eye chilies
  • 1 thin slice kaffir lime peel, about 1 1/2 inches by and 1/2 inches, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ground white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 cilantro roots, chopped, or 12 cilantro stalks with some leaves attached

Instructions

Visit Serious Eats's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)