Anybody familiar with thai food?

[mizzzliza 113]

I need some help! I am attending a baby shower tomorrow night at a Thai restaurant but have never eaten Thai food, so have no idea what to expect or if anybody knows some low fat, diet friendly dishes to look for? I am pre surgery but with 7 days that will include a baby shower and 2 birthday parties, I don't want to blow it now. Any advice would be appreciated.

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

Thai food varies greatly. From noodle heavy dishes that are covered with sweet sauces like Pad Thai. To spicy very healthy dishes like Thai Curries.

If you are looking for a suggestion I love green curry with chicken. Different resturaunts make it in different consistencies, some he curry is like a thick sauce, others it's more of a Soup. But it is very good. One word of caution, it is a bit spicy. If you can handle moderately spicy Mexican you'll be fine, if not, you can have them tone it down a bit, or even try a red curry or mango curry.

[notmeanymore 629]

I do know and love Thai food. They have vegetable dishes that are low cal and you can ask for minimal oil when they prepare it. You wont starve lol.

[mizzzliza 113]

Oh I'm not afraid of starving, just the opposite in fact. I'm really afraid I will get into pre op next week and they will put me on the scale then cancel my surgery cause I've gained weight! I love curry so will give that a try. Maybe if I just pick out the Protein, all will be good. Thanks for the responses.

[Nicolanz 1,484]

They usually have lettuce wraps on the appetizer menu. I usually get chicken and they are so good! Post op, its like 5 meals for me lol.

[SleeveNZ 219]

Thai can be very healthy and was one of my favorite takeouts pre surgery! .... but I don't think curry is a "healthy" choice! It's made with coconut cream! With the addition of rice it's also high carb. Non creamy Soups are a good choice and they also do a lot of stirfrys (meat and veggies). Thats prob ur best option

[hepktty 30]

There are tons of things you can choose from but as said before I would stick to the curry and side of rice if you can handle it. I love red or green curry but there is also yellow.

[Catracks 865]

Yep, the coconut milk and rice will get ya! I like the spicy beef or spicy shrimp salad. There are also some meat/veggie combinations that will be fine. Just skip the noodles and rice and heavy sauces.

It is spicy hot food, but that's good for metabolism :-)

[mizzzliza 113]

Yeah I kinda thought curry would not be the best option. So yummy though! The good news is, I saw my surgeon yesterday and since I have lost 3x the amount he asked me to, he told me to do what I want for the next few days before I start my liquid diet on Monday. Not planning on going crazy but it's nice not to have that stress of watching every ounce because I don't want my surgery cancelled.

[msemma 49]

They have whats called chicken satay! They r grilled chicken skewers with peanut sauce on the side for dipping.. usually have it on the appetizer choice. Healthy and delish!!

[LatteMadonna 25]

Thai can be wonderful. Lettuce wraps that someone already suggested, Soups - lovely soups that you don't have to put the fried noodles in and steamed dishes.