Khao Niew Muu

Khao Niew Muu is a delightful Thai breakfast dish featuring sticky rice paired with flavorful marinated pork. This wholesome meal is both satisfying and nutritious, perfect for starting your day on a healthy note.

Ingredients

• Sticky rice - 200 grams
• Pork tenderloin - 200 grams
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Oyster sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander leaves - for garnish
• Cucumber - 1/2, sliced

Steps

1. Soak the sticky rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, black pepper, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
3. Slice the pork tenderloin into thin strips and marinate it in the sauce for at least 30 minutes.
4. Drain the soaked sticky rice and steam it in a steamer or bamboo basket lined with cheesecloth for about 30 minutes until tender.
5. While the rice is steaming, heat a pan over medium-high heat and cook the marinated pork for about 5-7 minutes until fully cooked and slightly caramelized.
6. Once the sticky rice is done, serve it on plates topped with the cooked pork, garnished with coriander leaves and cucumber slices.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the pork, promoting muscle health.
• Rich in carbohydrates from sticky rice, providing sustained energy.

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