Savory Thai Miang Kham
Traditional Thai Snack Wrapped in Betel Leaves
Miang Kham is a fun and flavorful Thai dish that combines a variety of tastes and textures wrapped in betel leaves for a unique appetizer experience.
- 30 min
- 4
- Easy
Ingredients
For the Filling
For the Sauce
For the Wrapping
Preparation
Preparing the Filling
Chop filling ingredients
Finely chop all the ingredients for the filling such as peanuts, dried shrimp, coconut, onion, lime, chilies, and cilantro.
Mix filling
Mix all the filling ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
Making the Sauce
Combine sauce ingredients
Combine the palm sugar, fish sauce, shrimp paste, and water in a small saucepan.
Heat and stir
Heat over medium flame, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolves completely.
Thicken and cool
Cook the mixture until it thickens slightly, then set aside to cool.
Ensure the sauce does not burn by stirring constantly. Pro Tip: Refrigerate the sauce for a thicker consistency.
Cooking Process
Filling Preparation
Combine and chop all filling ingredients to uniform size.
Sauce Making
Carefully dissolve sugar and paste for an even sauce.
Wrapping & Serving
Prepare betel leaves for easy handling, fill each leaf with the prepared filling, drizzle with sauce, and fold into parcels.
Plating & Serving
Savory Thai Miang Kham
Savory Thai Miang Kham
Plating & Serving
Arrange the betel leaves on a serving platter and place a spoonful of filling in the center of each leaf. Drizzle with a small amount of sauce before folding the leaves into compact parcels. Serve immediately.