As Fall approaches, we have been working
on a few additions to our repertoire of indigenous Thai fare. Rabieng is
proud to introduce our version of Mieng Kham- a traditional leaf wrapped,
finger snack originating in Northern Thailand. Translated, "Mieng Kham"
literally means, "morsels of food in a bite".
Mieng Kham is an old world snack
consisting of a small sampling of natural ingredients, each specifically chosen
to tantalize the four flavor profiles of Thai cuisine: sweet, salty, sour
& spicy. Traditional Mieng Kham consists of: Betel leafs,
dehydrated shrimp, toasted coconut slivers, roasted peanuts, diced red onions,
Thai chili peppers, ginger, and limes (with peel). Simply add a smidgen
of each to a leaf, a dab of Mieng sauce (a caramel of fish sauce and palm
sugar). The finished product should be a bite-sized leaf wrap.
As odd as these ingredients sound
individually, the resulting combination is comparable to the filling of an
"Almond Joy"- crunchy coconut & salted caramel! While we
have tweaked the ingredients just a tad to suit our desired taste & texture
profile, Rabieng's Mieng Kham is a homage true to authenticity. Try it
with a cold beer!
Mieng Kham is simple, yet complex,
delightful and delicious! It is no wonder that this rather
"primitive" food remains a popular Thai snack today.
Dehydrated shrimp never tasted so good!
Yes, that's a tiny wedge of lime with peel. Wrapped up and ready to
enjoy!!!
