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Laos Nam Van Sal Lee Recipe

Laos Nam Van Sal Lee Recipe

267kcal
5 from 1 vote
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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
Total 45 minutes
The Laos Nam Van Sal Lee Recipe is a traditional dish from Laos. It is a flavorful and nutritious meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Servings 8 Servings
Course Dessert
Cuisine Laos

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sago pearls
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 3/4 cup palm sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 cups sweet corn

Equipment

  • 2 pots (one for cooking sago pearls and one for cooking coconut milk mixture)
  • Stirring utensil

Method

Start by preparing the sago pearls:
  1. a. In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil.
  2. b. Add the sago pearls to the boiling water and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. c. Once the sago pearls are translucent, remove them from the heat and drain them using a fine-mesh sieve.
  4. d. Rinse the cooked sago pearls under cold water to remove excess starch and set them aside.
In the same pot, combine the coconut milk, palm sugar, and salt:
  1. a. Open the can of coconut milk and pour it into the pot.
  2. b. Add the palm sugar and salt to the pot and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
Cook the mixture:
  1. a. Place the pot over medium heat and bring the coconut milk mixture to a gentle simmer.
  2. b. Stir the mixture occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  3. c. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Add the sweet corn:
  1. a. Prepare the fresh sweet corn by removing the husks and silk.
  2. b. Cut the corn kernels off the cob and add them to the pot with the coconut milk mixture.
  3. c. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Continue cooking:
  1. a. Cook the sweet corn mixture over medium heat for an additional 10 minutes, or until the corn kernels are tender.
  2. b. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Serve the Laos Nam Van Sal Lee:
  1. a. Once the sweet corn is cooked to your desired tenderness, remove the pot from the heat.
  2. b. Allow the dish to cool slightly before serving.
  3. c. You can serve it warm or chilled, depending on your preference.

Nutrition

Calories267kcalCarbohydrates43gProtein3gFat11gSaturated Fat9gPolyunsaturated Fat0.5gMonounsaturated Fat1gTrans Fat0.01gSodium153mgPotassium301mgFiber3gSugar14gVitamin A136IUVitamin C6mgCalcium15mgIron2mg

Notes

Rinse the sago pearls thoroughly before cooking to remove excess starch and prevent sticking.
Cook the sago pearls until they are transparent and soft, but be careful not to overcook them as they can become too mushy.
Stir the coconut milk mixture frequently to prevent the sugar from burning and sticking to the bottom of the pot.

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