MY INTRODUCTION To Lotus Recipes Authentic to Thailand •EASY & DELICIOUS |ThaiChef Food

betel leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach leaves

💰Cheaper: romaine lettuce

Spinach or romaine provides a similar texture and is easier to find.

dried shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while canned tuna is more accessible.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt is a basic seasoning.

palm sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, and brown sugar is a cost-effective substitute.

Prepare lotus leaves by separating the young part and removing the fiber.

Chop 3 cloves of garlic and 2 pieces of red chili.

In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and add garlic and chili, frying until aromatic.

Add 5 prawns to the pan and stir-fry until cooked.

Combine the ingredients and cover for 2-3 minutes to maintain a crunchy texture.

Prepare the coconut milk soup by bringing 1000 ml of coconut milk to a boil.

Add 3 tablespoons of palm sugar, 5 tablespoons of salt, and 3 tablespoons of tamarind juice to the coconut milk.

Add 2 stalks of lemongrass and 6 pieces of kaffir lime leaves to the soup.

Add 400 grams of cooked Thai mackerel and 1000 grams of Lotus stem to the soup.

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