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Thai Long Bean Salad: Crunchy, Refreshing, and Flavor-Packed

A vibrant Thai Long Bean Salad that beautifully combines sweet, salty, spicy, and sour flavors, perfect for a healthy meal.
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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 Crunchy base for the salad; substitute with green beans if necessary.
  • 2 medium Tomatoes Chopped into small chunks.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is recommended.
  • 2 units Dried Chilies Adjust quantity based on desired spice level.
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce Essential umami component.
  • 2 tablespoons Fermented Fish Sauce Adds complex flavor notes.
  • 1 tablespoon Tamarind Paste Adjust quantity to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Palm Sugar Can be replaced with brown sugar.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Always use fresh lime juice.

Equipment

  • mortar and pestle
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the yardlong beans thoroughly and cut them into 1-inch pieces. Chop the tomatoes into small chunks.
  2. In a mortar and pestle, add the peeled garlic and dried chilies. Pound them into a smooth paste for about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Incorporate the cut yardlong beans into the mortar, gently bruising them by pounding for another minute or two.
  4. Transfer the pounded beans into your mixing bowl and add the fish sauce, fermented fish sauce, tamarind paste, and palm sugar. Mix for about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Squeeze fresh lime juice into the dressing and toss in the chopped tomatoes. Mix gently and allow flavors to meld.
  6. Taste the dressing, adjusting seasoning as needed with lime juice or palm sugar.
  7. Serve the Thai Long Bean Salad immediately, enjoying its freshness and crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy the salad immediately after preparing it for the best flavor and texture. Adjust the spice level as desired.

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