Nam Prik Noom

Nam Prik Noom is a vibrant and spicy Thai chili dip made with roasted green chilies, served with fresh vegetables and rice. This healthy dish offers a burst of flavors and colors, perfect for a light yet satisfying lunch.

Ingredients

• Green chilies - 150 grams
• Garlic - 3 cloves
• Shallots - 2 medium
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Palm sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Vegetable platter (cucumber, carrot, and radish) - 200 grams
• Cooked jasmine rice - 150 grams

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Place the green chilies, garlic, and shallots on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 15 minutes or until the chilies are blistered and the garlic is golden.
3. Remove the roasted ingredients from the oven and let them cool slightly.
4. In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted chilies, garlic, shallots, lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar. Blend until smooth.
5. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and mix in the chopped cilantro.
6. Prepare a vegetable platter by slicing the cucumber, carrot, and radish into sticks.
7. Serve the Nam Prik Noom with the vegetable platter and jasmine rice on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 1 g
• Saturated Fat: 0 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from chilies and garlic, which can help reduce inflammation.
• Low in calories and high in fiber, making it a great option for weight management.

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