Keto Pad Kra Pao

Keto Pad Kra Pao is a delicious Thai-inspired breakfast dish featuring ground meat stir-fried with aromatic basil and spicy chilis, all while keeping it low in carbs. This flavorful meal is perfect for those on a ketogenic diet who crave authentic Thai flavors.

Ingredients

• Ground pork - 250 grams
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Thai bird's eye chili - 2, finely chopped
• Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce (or coconut aminos) - 1 tablespoon
• Erythritol (or other keto sweetener) - 1 teaspoon
• Thai basil leaves - 50 grams
• Coconut oil - 1 tablespoon
• Eggs - 2, large
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges

Steps

1. Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and chopped bird's eye chili to the pan, stirring until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
3. Add the ground pork to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
4. Stir in the fish sauce, soy sauce, and erythritol, mixing well to combine the flavors.
5. Add the Thai basil leaves and stir-fry for another minute until the basil is wilted.
6. In a separate pan, fry the eggs sunny-side up or to your preferred doneness.
7. Serve the Pad Kra Pao hot, topped with the fried eggs and lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 210 mg
• Total Fat: 35 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.

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