Thai One-Bite Paan Wraps (Miang Kham) — this sweet, salty, and spicy appetizer is an explosion of flavors wrapped in a betel leaf! With toasted coconut, lime, ginger, peanuts, Thai chili, shallots, crispy tofu, and a sweet sauce, there’s nothing quite as bright and colorful as this vegetarian Miang Kham!

Enjoyed roadside around Thailand and Laos, Miang Kham are usually enjoyed with some protein, so we’ve used crispy tofu instead. Each is meant to be eaten in one bite — just add a spoonful of each topping, a drizzle of the sauce, and you’ll be transported to the streets of Thailand!

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Thai One-Bite Paan Wraps (Miang Kham)

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

 

Thai One-Bite Paan Wraps (Miang Kham) — this sweet, salty, and spicy appetizer is an explosion of flavors wrapped in a betel leaf! With toasted coconut, lime, ginger, peanuts, Thai chili, shallots, crispy tofu, and a sweet sauce, there’s nothing quite as bright and colorful as this vegetarian Miang Kham!

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Thai

Keyword: party

Custom Category: Appetizers, International Cuisine

Servings: 8

Calories: 184 kcal

Author: Nidhi Bothra

Ingredients

Sauce:

• 3 tbsp shredded coconut , toasted
• 2 tbsp roasted peanuts , finely chopped
• 1 inch lemongrass , pounded
• 2 tbsp shallots (onions) , finely chopped
• 1 tsp ginger , minced
• 1 tbsp tamarind pulp
• 1/2 cup brown sugar , or palm sugar, packed
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 1/2 tsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp salt , to taste
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp lemon zest

Crispy Tofu (Optional):

• 1/2 cup tofu , pressed and finely cubed
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp red chili sauce
• 2 tsp oil
• 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp salt , to taste
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes

Toppings:

• 20 betel leaf (paan leaves)
• 1 lemon , finely cubed
• 3 tbsp ginger , finely cubed
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
• 2 tbsp thai chilies , finely chopped
• 1/4 shallots (onions) , finely chopped
• 1/4 shredded coconut , toasted

Instructions

1. To make the sauce, add all of the ingredients to a saucepan and mix well. Let simmer over medium heat for 7-8 minutes until reduced by half, stirring occasionally. Discard the lemon grass then transfer to a separate bowl and set aside.

2. To make the crispy tofu, mix together all the ingredients with the tofu. Transfer to an air fryer or oven and cook for 7-8 minutes at 350°F / 175°C until golden brown and crispy. Make sure to give them a shake about halfway through.

3. To assemble the paan wraps, add a few pieces of ginger, Thai chilies, and lime. Then, add a small spoonful of peanuts, crispy tofu, shallots, and toasted coconut. Finish it off with a spoonful of that sauce and enjoy!

Recipe Video

Nutrition Facts

Thai One-Bite Paan Wraps (Miang Kham)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 184 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Trans Fat 0.004g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Sodium 454mg20%

Potassium 152mg4%

Carbohydrates 30g10%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 17g19%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 59IU1%

Vitamin C 10mg12%

Calcium 55mg6%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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