You possibly will not accept that you could lose weight while on a diet which includes Miang Khum but it is possible. It is pivotal to not eat Miang Khum or other high calorie misc every day but in moderation.

For example, I allow myself high calorie food one day per week. I eat a low calorie diet for 6 days of the week, say 1500 to 1600 calories each day, and then on the last day, I eat what I please – within reason of course.

I have been using this method for the last 2 weeks and it has helped me to lose 5 kilos. I have not increased my exercise routine or taken any supplements or diet drinks. I have simply been conscious of what I eat most days of the week and then eat whatever I feel like one day per week.

On my one non diet day per week, I like to eat Thai food. I never imagined I could lose 5 kilos while eating Thai meals but am very pleased to see it can happen. If you want to try some Thai food, I propose you make Miang Khum which is one of my most adored Thai recipes.

Miang Khum

Posted by WingsFan91 at recipegoldmine.com 6/25/01 6:49:23 am

Miang Kum is an appetizer of sorts. It is commonly enjoyed as a snack, or as a complement to beer. (Any beverage will do.) Miang Kum is normally served on a large platter, with several items, all separated. Basically, one would start with a leaf of spinach or other leafy vegetable, pinch it so that it forms into a small spoon-like shape. Then you would add it shredded dry coconut, red onion, diced lime, peanuts, dry shrimp and maybe a pick kee noo or two. (Pick Kee Noo are those amazing spicy little Thai chiles.) Finally, add in a dollop of sweet sauce and voila! Enjoy.

1 coconut
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup diced lime (with the rind on)
1/2 cup peanuts
1/2 cup dry shrimp
About 50 leaves spinach
10 sliced Thai chiles
1/2 cup sliced lemongrass
1/3 cup shrimp paste
2/3 cup coconut sugar

Let’s start with the coconut. Break open the coconut, and remove the meat (it’s the white part-duh!). Then shred it into small thin pieces. Take the shreds and stir them in a hot pan until golden brown. (On medium heat this should take about 20 or so minutes).

Now for the sauce. Using a small or medium size pot, heat the sugar until melted. It should form the consistency of syrup. Then add in the shrimp paste. Be sure to add in the shrimp paste when the sugar syrup is boiling, and that to only cook it for a few minutes or else it will burn.

That’s all the cooking. Now here’s how to serve it…Use several small condiment containers or small saucers. Place each individual ingredient into a saucer of its own. Then using a large platter, place the spinach leaves in the middle, and arrange the saucers around the spinach in a manner that suits your individual aesthetic taste.

How to eat…Grab a leaf. Fill it with a small portion of each ingredient. Eat. Enjoy. Drink some beer.

You can adapt the recipe to make it a little bit healthier or with not so many calories as this can assist you to lose 5 kilos easily. It was successful for me and could assist you to lose weight as well.