Khao Pad Khao Khao Niew

Khao Pad Khao Khao Niew is a delightful vegetarian Thai rice dish, featuring fragrant jasmine rice stir-fried with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. This dish is a perfect balance of flavors, offering a comforting and satisfying meal that is both healthy and delicious.

Ingredients

• Jasmine rice - 150 grams
• Coconut milk - 100 ml
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Shallots - 2, thinly sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Bell pepper (red or yellow) - 1, thinly sliced
• Green beans - 100 grams, trimmed and cut into 2 cm pieces
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Vegetable broth - 100 ml
• Fresh basil leaves - 10 grams, chopped
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak it in water for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. In a pot, bring 300 ml of water to a boil. Add the soaked rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
3. In a large frying pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced shallots, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the julienned carrot, sliced bell pepper, and green beans to the pan. Stir-fry for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender yet crisp.
5. Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth, stirring well to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
6. Add the cooked jasmine rice to the pan, followed by soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix everything together until the rice is evenly coated with the sauce and heated through.
7. Finally, stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves and remove from heat.
8. Serve hot, garnished with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 68 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from vegetables, promoting digestive health.
• Contains healthy fats from coconut milk, beneficial for heart health.

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