Miang Kham /Thai Appetizer Recipe

Name: Miang Kham /Thai Appetizer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 bunch Chaplu ( piperaceae) ,or sub by lettuce if you only want to try sauce; 400 grams palm sugar; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 finely chop stalk of lemongrass; 1/2 tbsp finely chop ginger; 1 tbsp good quality shrimp paste; 1/2 tsp salt to taste ,may be not use all; 200 grams dried shrimps,small size; 300 grams shredded coconut; 100 ml water; 1 head of ginger ,diced; 100 grams fresh chili ,chopped; 1 cup roasted peanuts; 1 roast shreded coconut; 2 lime,diced

Servings: persons

5 bunch Chaplu ( piperaceae) ,or sub by lettuce if you only want to try sauce
400 grams palm sugar
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 finely chop stalk of lemongrass
1/2 tbsp finely chop ginger
1 tbsp good quality shrimp paste
1/2 tsp salt to taste ,may be not use all
200 grams dried shrimps,small size
300 grams shredded coconut
100 ml water
1 head of ginger ,diced
100 grams fresh chili ,chopped
1 cup roasted peanuts
1 roast shreded coconut
2 lime,diced

1
Finely chop ginger,lemongrass,galangal ,clean leaves ,set aside
2
Roast coconut until light brown,add shrimp paste,dry shrimps,stir until little more brown,add palm sugar,water ,half of salt ,then let it simmer on low heat,stir frequently protect from burning until sauce get to dark brown color approximately 1 to 2 hours
3
During this time in seperate pan ,roast peanut until crispy ,do the same with shreded coconut until light brown ..then remove to serving plate ,chop chili, dice lime,ginger,clean leaves ,pat dry ,prepare to serving plate
4
To eat : fill one leaf with fillings ,top with half teaspoon of sauce ,this can get a big bowl of sauce ,good for party or daily appetizer as it can save in refrigerator for later use

863

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 bunch Chaplu ( piperaceae) ,or sub by lettuce if you only want to try sauce, 400 grams palm sugar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 finely chop stalk of lemongrass, and more.

Yes, Miang Kham /Thai Appetizer falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Miang Kham /Thai Appetizer

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