Miang Kham

Miang Kham is a traditional Thai snack that features a delightful combination of fresh herbs, roasted coconut, and a tangy sauce, all wrapped in betel leaves. This dish offers a burst of flavors and textures, making it a perfect gluten-free treat.

Ingredients

• Betel leaves - 6 large leaves
• Shredded coconut (unsweetened) - 30 grams
• Roasted peanuts - 30 grams
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges
• Shallots - 2, finely chopped
• Dried shrimp - 15 grams, chopped
• Palm sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh ginger - 10 grams, finely chopped

Steps

1. Prepare the sauce by mixing palm sugar, fish sauce, and chili flakes in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves.
2. In a dry pan over medium heat, toast the shredded coconut until golden brown, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
3. Chop the roasted peanuts and dried shrimp, then set aside.
4. Lay out the betel leaves on a plate, and on each leaf, add a small amount of toasted coconut, chopped peanuts, dried shrimp, finely chopped shallots, and ginger.
5. Squeeze a wedge of lime over the filling, then drizzle a small amount of the sauce on top.
6. Fold the betel leaves over the filling like a small package, and enjoy the burst of flavors in each bite.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 18 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 560 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh herbs and lime.
• Contains healthy fats from peanuts and coconut.

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