Mieng Kham Jay

Mieng Kham Jay is a delightful vegetarian take on the traditional Thai dish, featuring fresh herbs, roasted peanuts, and a tangy tamarind sauce wrapped in aromatic betel leaves. This dish offers a unique combination of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients

• Betel leaves - 10 large leaves
• Coconut meat, grated - 50 grams
• Roasted peanuts, chopped - 50 grams
• Dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated and chopped - 30 grams
• Carrot, finely shredded - 1 medium (about 70 grams)
• Cucumber, finely diced - 1 small (about 50 grams)
• Red onion, finely diced - 1 small (about 30 grams)
• Fresh mint leaves - 20 grams
• Fresh coriander leaves - 20 grams
• Tamarind paste - 2 tablespoons (30 grams)
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
• Palm sugar - 1 tablespoon (15 grams)
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
• Chili flakes (optional) - 1 teaspoon (2 grams)

Steps

1. Prepare the betel leaves by rinsing them under cold water and patting dry. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, mix the tamarind paste, soy sauce, palm sugar, lime juice, and chili flakes to create the dipping sauce. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
3. In a skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the grated coconut until golden brown, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, sauté the chopped shiitake mushrooms until they are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the shredded carrot and diced cucumber, stir-frying for an additional 2-3 minutes until just softened. Remove from heat.
5. Prepare the filling by combining the sautéed vegetables, chopped peanuts, toasted coconut, red onion, mint, and coriander in a bowl. Mix well.
6. To serve, take a betel leaf, place a spoonful of the filling in the center, drizzle with tamarind sauce, and fold the leaf over to enclose the filling. Repeat for all leaves.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Rich in antioxidants from fresh herbs and vegetables, supporting immune function.

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