Khao Pad Khao Kha Moo

Khao Pad Khao Kha Moo is a vibrant vegetarian Thai rice dish that marries the fragrant flavors of jasmine rice with a medley of colorful vegetables and aromatic herbs. This dish is both hearty and satisfying, perfect for a wholesome meal.

Ingredients

• Jasmine rice - 200 grams
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Shallots - 2, finely chopped
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Green beans - 100 grams, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Vegetable broth - 100 milliliters
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges
• Fresh cilantro - a handful, chopped for garnish
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted

Steps

1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then cook it in a rice cooker or on the stove according to package instructions.
2. In a large pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and chopped shallots, sautéing until fragrant.
3. Add the julienned carrot, sliced red bell pepper, and green beans to the pan, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Stir in the cooked jasmine rice, soy sauce, vegetable broth, sugar, and black pepper, mixing well to combine all ingredients evenly.
5. Continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
6. Remove from heat, serve the dish warm, and garnish with chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds. Serve lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 75 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from colorful vegetables.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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