Khao Niew Pla

Khao Niew Pla is a delightful Thai breakfast dish featuring sticky rice and grilled fish served with a zesty dipping sauce. This healthy meal is both satisfying and packed with flavors, making it a perfect start to your day.

Ingredients

• Sticky rice - 200 grams
• Mackerel fish (or any firm white fish) - 200 grams
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Coriander leaves - a handful, chopped
• Cucumber - 1, sliced
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Soak the sticky rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
2. Drain the soaked sticky rice and steam it in a bamboo steamer or a rice cooker for about 20-25 minutes until sticky and translucent.
3. While the rice is steaming, prepare the fish by seasoning it lightly with salt and grilling it on a barbecue or stovetop grill pan for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice, minced garlic, chili flakes, and fish sauce to create the dipping sauce.
5. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and serve it alongside the grilled fish.
6. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve with cucumber slices and the dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from the fish, supporting muscle health.
• Provides complex carbohydrates from sticky rice for sustained energy.

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