Khao Pad Khao Khaow

Khao Pad Khao Khaow is a vibrant and aromatic vegetarian Thai rice dish that features fluffy jasmine rice stir-fried with a medley of fresh vegetables and fragrant herbs. This dish is quick to prepare and bursts with flavor, making it a delightful meal for any time of the day.

Ingredients

• Jasmine rice - 150 grams
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Shallots - 2, finely chopped
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Green beans - 100 grams, trimmed and cut into 2 cm pieces
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Oyster sauce (vegetarian) - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh basil leaves - 20 grams, torn
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges for serving

Steps

1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak for 30 minutes.
2. Drain the rice and cook it in a rice cooker or on the stovetop with 250 ml of water until fluffy and tender, about 15-20 minutes.
3. While the rice is cooking, heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or pan over medium heat.
4. Add the minced garlic and chopped shallots to the pan, stir-frying until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
5. Add the diced carrot, bell pepper, and green beans to the pan, stir-frying for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
6. Stir in the cooked jasmine rice, then add the soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
7. Add the torn basil leaves and stir them in just before serving.
8. Serve hot with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from fresh vegetables, promoting digestive health.
• Provides essential vitamins and minerals from a variety of colorful veggies.

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