Nam Prik Poo

Nam Prik Poo is a vibrant and flavorful Thai seafood dish that combines fresh crab meat with a spicy chili dip, creating a delightful balance of heat and sweetness. Served with an array of fresh vegetables, this dish is both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Fresh crab meat - 200 grams
• Thai bird's eye chilies - 5 pieces
• Garlic - 2 cloves
• Shallots - 2 pieces
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Palm sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander leaves - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Cucumber - 1 small, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, sliced
• Green beans - 100 grams, trimmed
• Radish - 1 small, sliced

Steps

1. Begin by preparing the chili dip: In a mortar and pestle, combine the bird's eye chilies, garlic, and shallots. Pound them into a fine paste.
2. Add the lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar to the paste. Mix well until the sugar dissolves.
3. Gently fold in the fresh crab meat and chopped coriander leaves into the chili mixture, ensuring the crab is well coated.
4. Prepare the vegetables: Slice the cucumber, carrot, and radish, and trim the green beans.
5. Arrange the vegetables on a serving plate alongside the crab mixture.
6. Serve the Nam Prik Poo immediately, allowing diners to dip the fresh vegetables into the crab chili dip.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from crab, which supports heart health.
• High in protein, promoting muscle growth and repair.

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