Yum Khao Niew

Yum Khao Niew is a refreshing Thai salad featuring sticky rice, vibrant vegetables, and a zesty dressing. This vegetarian dish is perfect for a light meal or as a side dish, bursting with flavors and textures.

Ingredients

• Sticky rice - 150 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1, thinly sliced
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Fresh cilantro - 30 grams, chopped
• Fresh mint - 15 grams, chopped
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Peanut oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Crushed peanuts - 30 grams, for garnish

Steps

1. Rinse the sticky rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for at least 30 minutes.
2. After soaking, drain the rice and steam it in a bamboo steamer or a suitable pot for about 20-25 minutes until cooked through and sticky.
3. While the rice is cooking, prepare the vegetables by slicing the cucumber, julienning the carrot, and slicing the red bell pepper and red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and mint.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, chili flakes, peanut oil, and salt to create the dressing.
6. Once the sticky rice is cooked, let it cool slightly before adding to the bowl of vegetables.
7. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.
8. Serve the salad in bowls, garnished with crushed peanuts on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Packed with vitamins from fresh vegetables, supporting overall wellness.

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