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Thai Long Bean Salad Recipe

Thai Long Bean Salad Recipe: Crunchy and Flavorful Bliss

A refreshing Thai Long Bean Salad recipe bursting with vibrant flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 200 grams Yardlong Beans Substitute with green beans if necessary
  • 3 cloves Garlic Essential for depth and flavor
  • 2 pieces Dried Chilies Adjust according to spice tolerance
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce Use soy sauce for vegetarian alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Fermented Fish Sauce Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Tamarind Paste Lime juice can work in a hurry
  • 1 tablespoon Palm Sugar Brown sugar is a suitable substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Always opt for fresh limes
  • 1 cup Tomatoes Cherry or regular tomatoes fit perfectly
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce & Tamarind Mix Critical for flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Palm Sugar Adjust to taste for balanced dressing

Equipment

  • mortor and pestle
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by washing the yardlong beans and slicing them into 1-inch pieces. Chop your tomatoes and halve the limes. Prepare a clean cutting board and knives for smooth prep work.
  2. Using a mortar and pestle, crush garlic cloves and dried chilies into a paste-like consistency over 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the cut yardlong beans to the mortar and gently pound for 2-3 minutes until their skins start to split.
  4. Add fish sauce, fermented fish sauce (if using), tamarind paste, and palm sugar into the mortar. Lightly pound for 1-2 minutes until sugar dissolves.
  5. Squeeze in lime juice and toss lime peels in. Combine with the chopped tomatoes and mix thoroughly.
  6. Taste your salad and adjust seasoning, adding sugar for saltiness or lime juice for more acidity.
  7. Serve your Thai Long Bean Salad immediately while fresh for optimal crunch and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 170IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with grilled chicken or sticky rice for a complete meal. Enjoy fresh for best taste.

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