Nam Prik Ong Jay

Nam Prik Ong Jay is a vibrant vegetarian Thai dish featuring a spicy tomato and mushroom dip served with an array of fresh vegetables. This dish is packed with flavor and nutrition, making it a delightful main course for any plant-based meal.

Ingredients

• Tomatoes - 300 grams, chopped
• Button mushrooms - 150 grams, finely chopped
• Red onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Thai bird's eye chilies - 3, chopped
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Carrot - 1 medium, cut into sticks
• Cucumber - 1 medium, sliced
• Radishes - 4, quartered
• Lettuce leaves - for serving

Steps

1. In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped red onion, sautéing until fragrant and the onion is translucent.
2. Add the chopped tomatoes and button mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the tomatoes are soft and the mushrooms are tender.
3. Stir in the chopped bird's eye chilies, soy sauce, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
4. Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
5. Prepare a serving platter with fresh vegetable sticks (carrot, cucumber, radishes) and lettuce leaves for wrapping.
6. Serve the Nam Prik Ong Jay in a bowl alongside the fresh vegetables for dipping and wrapping.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 28 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from tomatoes and vegetables.
• Low in calories and high in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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