The New Year has come and it's 2012. It's the Year of the Dragon ( The Water Dragon). The rituals of writing down a New Year's resolution list had once again taken some of our precious times. We promise ourselves to live happier, richer, and healthier. Whether we conquer them or not, it's a wish we all would like to come true. So to start off the New Year, here's a healthy Thai appetizer dish that is refreshingly healthy, super easy and delicious. Mieng Kum or Mieng Kham are mini wraps which consist of dried shrimp, dice shallots, ginger, lime, chili, and roasted coconut wrapped in lettuce or spinach leaves. Traditionally, betel leaves are used as wraps but lettuce and spinach will do. Mieng Kum is serve as an appetizer dish in most US Thai restaurants but it is traditionally a main dish in many Thai kitchens. The first time that I've had this was at Madam Mam's at the Village in Austin. Ever since, that's how we start our meal every time we g...
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