Khao Tom Jay

Khao Tom Jay is a comforting vegan Thai soup that combines fragrant jasmine rice with a medley of fresh vegetables and herbs, creating a nourishing and flavorful dish. Perfect for a light meal or a soothing remedy, this soup is both easy to prepare and delightful to savor.

Ingredients

• Jasmine rice - 100 grams
• Vegetable broth - 500 milliliters
• Coconut milk - 200 milliliters
• Mushrooms (shiitake or button) - 100 grams, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Zucchini - 1 small, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Spring onions - 2, chopped
• Fresh cilantro - a handful, chopped
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a pot, combine the vegetable broth and bring it to a gentle boil.
2. Add the jasmine rice to the boiling broth and cook for about 10 minutes until the rice is tender.
3. Stir in the coconut milk, mushrooms, carrot, and zucchini, and simmer for another 10 minutes.
4. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, salt, and pepper, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice, chopped spring onions, and cilantro.
6. Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro and lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 11 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants and vitamins from fresh vegetables.
• Provides hydration and comfort, ideal for digestion.

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