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Kanom Cheen Saw Nam (Fresh Thai rice noodles with coconut milk)

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Kanom Cheen Saw Nam (Fresh Thai rice noodles with coconut milk)

Background

Kanom, the word is from Mon language, and Cheen means well cooked. So, it is assumed that the dish is influenced by Mon people since King Rama IV era. In summer, the weather is very hot so Thai people create the cold dish to serve during the summer. Its taste is a mix of sweetness and sour. The dish is similar to salads, and Kanom Cheen Saw Nam is accepted as a healthy dish.

 

Nutrition facts   

About 72 grams of Kanom Cheen (Thai rice noodles) provides only 80 kcal. The dish is mad of pineapple and lemon juice which contain high vitamin C. The ingredients are dried shrimp providing protein and garlic helping to reduce fat from coconut cream.

 

Ingredients

  • 150 grams Thai rice noodles
  • 1 cup pineapple, chopped
  • ½ cup dried shrimp, pounded
  • ¼ cup ginger, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp. garlic, thinly sliced
  • 3 fish sauce
  • 3 sugar
  • ½ coconut cream
  • A pinch of salt

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