Khao Niew Pad Tom

Khao Niew Pad Tom is a delightful vegetarian Thai rice dish that combines sticky rice with vibrant vegetables and fragrant herbs, creating a comforting meal. It is a perfect blend of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients

• Sticky rice - 200 grams
• Coconut milk - 150 ml
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Shallots - 2, thinly sliced
• Red bell pepper - 1, diced
• Carrot - 1, julienned
• Green beans - 100 grams, trimmed and cut into 2 cm pieces
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh basil leaves - 10 grams, chopped
• Coriander leaves - 10 grams, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Chili flakes - optional, to taste

Steps

1. Soak the sticky rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain and set aside.
2. In a steamer, steam the soaked sticky rice for about 30 minutes or until cooked through. Once done, transfer to a large bowl and mix in the coconut milk, stirring until well combined.
3. In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sliced shallots, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the diced red bell pepper, julienned carrot, and green beans to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Pour in the soy sauce and lime juice, mixing well to coat the vegetables. Season with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes if desired.
6. Add the cooked sticky rice to the skillet with the vegetable mixture. Stir gently to combine everything thoroughly, allowing the rice to absorb the flavors for about 2-3 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped basil and coriander leaves. Serve warm, garnished with additional herbs if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Contains healthy fats from coconut milk which can support heart health.

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