Lao Crispy Rice Salad - Nam Khao Recipe

Name: Lao Crispy Rice Salad - Nam Khao
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups Jasmine rice, cooked, and cooled; 2 whole eggs, beaten with 1 tbsp soy sauce; 2 cups ground pork, cooked and cooled; 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste; 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes; 1 tablespoon palm sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup shallots, thinly sliced; 1 whole lime; 1/2 cup roasted peanuts; 1 head of green cabbage, leaves removed; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1 tablespoon red chili flakes; 1/2 cup Nam, fermented pork, chopped; 2 Thai bird chilies, optional; 2 cups canola oil

Servings: persons

3 cups Jasmine rice, cooked, and cooled
2 whole eggs, beaten with 1 tbsp soy sauce
2 cups ground pork, cooked and cooled
3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 tablespoon palm sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shallots, thinly sliced
1 whole lime
1/2 cup roasted peanuts
1 head of green cabbage, leaves removed
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon red chili flakes
1/2 cup Nam, fermented pork, chopped
2 Thai bird chilies, optional
2 cups canola oil

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["Start by combining your cooled rice, the eggs with soy sauce, curry paste, salt, sugar, cooked ground pork, and coconut into a mixing bowl. Making sure everything is combined, form into baseball sized balls.", "Next, heat the oil and let it come up to about 350 degrees. Add one ball at a time, and cook until completely golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon, and let it rest on a paper lined plate to drain any excess oil.", "Repeat with the remaining balls.
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During this time, prepare the remaining ingredients into a serving bowl.
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Take the crispy rice balls, and break apart into bite-sized pieces, adding them into the mixing bowl. Once all of the balls have been taken apart, mix everything together.", "To plate, add a mound of the nam khao to a serving plate, and serve alongside cabbage or lettuce leaves, fresh lime, and whole Thai bird chili peppers."]

2107

kcal

Calories

160

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups Jasmine rice, cooked, and cooled, 2 whole eggs, beaten with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 cups ground pork, cooked and cooled, 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste, and more.

Yes, Lao Crispy Rice Salad - Nam Khao falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Lao Crispy Rice Salad - Nam Khao

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