Khanom Jeen Nam Ngiao

Khanom Jeen Nam Ngiao is a delightful Northern Thai dish featuring rice noodles topped with a rich, spicy beef and tomato broth. This gluten-free snack is both comforting and packed with unique flavors, perfect for sharing or enjoying alone.

Ingredients

• Rice noodles - 200 grams
• Beef (chuck or brisket) - 150 grams, thinly sliced
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Shallots - 2, finely chopped
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Red curry paste - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Tamarind paste - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 500 milliliters
• Fresh cilantro - for garnish
• Chili flakes - to taste
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. In a pot, heat a little oil over medium heat and sauté the shallots and garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the beef slices and cook until browned, around 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the red curry paste, cooking for another 2 minutes until well combined.
5. Add the cherry tomatoes, fish sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, and water to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
6. Let the broth simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the beef to become tender.
7. Adjust seasoning with salt, lime juice, and chili flakes to taste.
8. To serve, place a portion of rice noodles in a bowl and ladle the hot beef broth over the noodles.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro and additional chili flakes if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from beef, supporting muscle health.
• Contains tomatoes and cilantro, which are high in antioxidants.

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