Name: Good Morning Bangkok Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons lime zest; Pinch crushed red pepper; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 cups cooked brown rice; 2 cups bean sprouts; 2 cups shredded napa cabbage; 1 cup shredded red cabbage; 1 cup sliced Persian cucumber; ½ cup grated carrot; ½ cup thinly sliced scallions; ¼ cup roasted peanuts; ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil (preferably Thai basil); ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot

Prep-time: 15 minutes / Ready In: 15 minutes
Makes 8 cups
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Many people find the idea of eating salad for breakfast surprising, but in southern Thailand khao yam is a popular dish for starting the day. Refreshing raw vegetables and chewy brown rice are drizzled in a tangy dressing packed full of ginger, lime zest, and crushed red pepper. Roasted peanuts and chopped shallot add a satisfying crunch to ensure each bite runs the gamut of tasty textures. The traditional version of khao yam contains powerful aromatics such as galangal and kaffir lime, which can be a bit strong first thing in the morning if you aren’t used to these flavors. For a milder alternative and easier shopping, we opt for fresh basil and cilantro, which will be just as tasty. And there are no hard rules that say Thai breakfast salad has to be enjoyed after rolling out of bed—feel free to gobble up this gorgeous dish at any time of day!

From From Forks Over Knives: Flavor!

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By Darshana Thacker Wendel, Jul 17, 2023

Ingredients

2 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons lime zest
Pinch crushed red pepper
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups bean sprouts
2 cups shredded napa cabbage
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 cup sliced Persian cucumber
½ cup grated carrot
½ cup thinly sliced scallions
¼ cup roasted peanuts
¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil (preferably Thai basil)
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot

Instructions

For dressing, in a small bowl whisk together the first five ingredients (through crushed red pepper). Whisk in ¼ cup water. Season with black pepper.
In a large bowl combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss to combine.

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Liuda1 week ago

Sounds delicious! Will try it this week

diane leiker1 month ago

Please send this recipe to my email. Thanks

Jane M Torrie1 month ago

I was hoping to find nutrition facts.

Thida2 months ago

One of the best healthiest Thai salad. I also add avocado in it just for a kick. Thank you for promoting Thai food!

Mary2 months ago

What is a Persian cucumber ?

Tracey2 months ago

In Australia I think they are what we call Lebanese cucumbers, smaller than regular cucumbers

Judy2 months ago

Persian cucumbers are relatively small – about 6” long and less than 1” wide. I frequently find them in my local fruit n vegetable outlets

Cecelia Roddy2 months ago

This is outrageously great! Took a while to make but almost no time at all to eat many servings of it–

Carolyn Moore2 months ago

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Darshana Thacker Wendel

Darshana Thacker Wendel is a whole-food, plant-based chef and former culinary projects manager for Forks Over Knives. A graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute, she is the author of Forks Over Knives: Flavor! She created the recipes for Forks Over Knives Family and was a lead recipe contributor to the New York Times bestseller The Forks Over Knives Plan. Her recipes have been published in The Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook, Forks Over Knives—The Cookbook, Forks Over Knives: The Plant-Based Way to Health, and LA Yoga magazine online. Visit DarshanasKitchen.com and follow her on Instagram for more.

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