Sai Oua Jay

Sai Oua Jay is a flavorful vegan Thai snack featuring aromatic herbs and spices, wrapped in banana leaves for a delightful presentation. This dish offers a perfect balance of savory and spicy notes, making it an enticing addition to any meal or snack time.

Ingredients

• Fresh coriander - 30 grams
• Lemongrass - 1 stalk, finely chopped
• Galangal - 1 tablespoon, grated
• Thai bird's eye chilies - 2, chopped
• Shallots - 2, finely chopped
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Tofu - 200 grams, firm and crumbled
• Mushrooms - 100 grams, finely chopped
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Coconut milk - 100 ml
• Banana leaves - for wrapping
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a food processor, combine the coriander, lemongrass, galangal, bird's eye chilies, shallots, and garlic. Blend until you have a smooth paste.
2. In a large bowl, mix the crumbled tofu, chopped mushrooms, and the paste from the food processor. Stir in the soy sauce, coconut milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Cut the banana leaves into squares, approximately 20x20 cm, and slightly soften them by briefly passing them over an open flame or steaming them.
4. Place a few tablespoons of the tofu mixture in the center of each banana leaf square. Fold the edges over to create a parcel and secure with kitchen twine or toothpicks.
5. Steam the parcels in a steamer basket over boiling water for about 20-25 minutes, until heated through and fragrant.
6. Remove from the steamer, carefully unwrap, and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from tofu, supporting muscle health.
• Contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties from fresh herbs and spices.

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