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Thai Long Bean Salad Recipe

Zesty Thai Long Bean Salad Recipe for a Fresh Flavor Boost

Enjoy this Thai Long Bean Salad Recipe featuring vibrant flavors and a refreshing taste that's gluten-free and quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 200 grams yardlong beans can be substituted with green beans
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2-3 dried chilies adjust according to spice preference
  • 1 large tomato chopped into small pieces
For the Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fermented fish sauce can be omitted
  • 1 tablespoon tamarind paste no direct substitute, lime juice enhances brightness
  • 1 tablespoon palm sugar can be replaced with brown sugar
  • 1 fresh lime juice always opt for fresh

Equipment

  • mortar and pestle

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Thai Long Bean Salad Recipe
  1. Wash the yardlong beans and slice them into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Chop the tomato into small pieces.
  3. In a mortar and pestle, crush the garlic and dried chilies into a rough paste.
  4. Add the cut yardlong beans into the mortar and gently bruise them with the pestle.
  5. Mix the dressing ingredients in the mortar and stir until the sugar dissolves.
  6. Squeeze fresh lime juice into the dressing and fold in the chopped tomatoes.
  7. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fresh lime juice is essential for brightness; avoid bottled juice. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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