Khao Niew Khao Niew Moo Yang

Khao Niew Khao Niew Moo Yang is a delectable Thai breakfast featuring sticky rice paired with marinated grilled pork, offering a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors. This dairy-free dish is satisfying and energizing, making it an ideal start to your day.

Ingredients

• Sticky rice - 200 grams
• Pork shoulder, sliced thinly - 300 grams
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• White pepper - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Coriander roots, chopped - 1 tablespoon
• Cucumber, sliced - 1 small
• Cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Lime wedges - 2

Steps

1. Soak the sticky rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, white pepper, sesame oil, and chopped coriander roots to create the marinade.
3. Add the sliced pork to the marinade, ensuring it is well-coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
4. Drain the soaked sticky rice and steam it in a bamboo or metal steamer for about 25-30 minutes until tender.
5. While the rice is steaming, preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
6. Grill the marinated pork slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and slightly charred.
7. Once everything is ready, serve the sticky rice on a plate topped with the grilled pork, garnished with sliced cucumber and chopped cilantro. Accompany with lime wedges.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 27 g
• Carbs: 75 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the pork, aiding muscle repair and growth.
• Rich in carbohydrates from sticky rice, providing sustained energy for the day.

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