Noum Bak Bean recipes (Dessert)

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt water

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor, while salt water is a budget-friendly alternative.

red beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans provide similar nutrition, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds are lower in calories, and pumpkin seeds are often cheaper.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice has a similar acidity, while vinegar is a cost-effective substitute.

Soak red beans in water overnight.

Drain and rinse the beans.

Cook the beans in boiling water until tender, about 1 hour.

Mash the cooked beans in a bowl until smooth.

Mix in minced garlic, salt, and sugar until well combined.

Add lime juice and fish sauce, stirring to incorporate.

Finely chop chili peppers and add to the mixture for heat.

Fold in chopped coriander and green onions.

Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Serve with sliced cucumber, carrot, and lettuce leaves for wrapping.

Garnish with toasted peanuts and sesame seeds before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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