Nam Khao (Lao Crispy Rice Salad) Recipe

Name: Nam Khao (Lao Crispy Rice Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice, Cooled; 2 whole Eggs, Beaten With Below Amount Of Soy Sauce; 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce; 3 Tablespoons Red Curry Paste; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 Tablespoon Palm Sugar (or Substitute Brown); 2 cups Ground Pork, Cooked And Cooled; 1 cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes; 2 cups Cooking Oil; 1/2 cups Shallots, Thinly Sliced; 1/2 cups Roasted Peanuts; 1/2 cups Chopped Fresh Mint; 1/2 cups Chopped Fresh Cilantro; 1 Tablespoon Red Chili Flakes (reduce For Less Heat); 1/2 cups Nam (fermented Pork), Chopped; 1 whole Lime, Juiced; 1/2 heads Green Cabbage, Leaves Only; 2 whole Thai Bird Chilies, Optional; Lime Wedges For Serving

Servings: persons

3 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice, Cooled
2 whole Eggs, Beaten With Below Amount Of Soy Sauce
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
3 Tablespoons Red Curry Paste
1 teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Palm Sugar (or Substitute Brown)
2 cups Ground Pork, Cooked And Cooled
1 cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes
2 cups Cooking Oil
1/2 cups Shallots, Thinly Sliced
1/2 cups Roasted Peanuts
1/2 cups Chopped Fresh Mint
1/2 cups Chopped Fresh Cilantro
1 Tablespoon Red Chili Flakes (reduce For Less Heat)
1/2 cups Nam (fermented Pork), Chopped
1 whole Lime, Juiced
1/2 heads Green Cabbage, Leaves Only
2 whole Thai Bird Chilies, Optional
Lime Wedges For Serving

1
Start by combining your cooked and cooled rice, the eggs beaten with soy sauce, the curry paste, salt, sugar, cooked ground pork, and coconut into a mixing bowl. Make sure everything is combined. Form into baseball-sized balls. Set aside.
2
Next, heat the oil in a pot over over medium-high heat and let it come up to about 350 F. Add one ball at a time into the hot oil and cook until completely golden brown on all sides. Remove ball from the oil with a slotted spoon, and let it rest on a paper lined plate to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining balls.
3
During this time, combine the shallots, roasted peanuts, mint, cilantro, chili flakes, nam, and lime juice and mix in a large mixing bowl. Take the crispy rice balls, break them apart into bite-sized pieces and add them into the mixing bowl. Once all of the balls have been taken apart, mix everything together.
4
To plate, add a mound of the Nam Khao onto a serving plate, and serve alongside cabbage or lettuce leaves, fresh lime wedges, and whole Thai bird chili peppers.
5
The result is amazing. My wife fell in love with this dish. The fresh herbs, the awesome crunchiness of the rice and peanuts, and when folded into the cabbage leaf and drizzle with a bit of lime juice, need I say any more? It always warms up very nicely for any leftovers, and who doesn't love that during a busy work week!
6
If you are looking for adventure, give this one a shot. It is really up there with one of my top five lettuce wraps and Asian recipes.

2036

kcal

Calories

156

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice, Cooled, 2 whole Eggs, Beaten With Below Amount Of Soy Sauce, 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce, 3 Tablespoons Red Curry Paste, and more.

Yes, Nam Khao (Lao Crispy Rice Salad) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Nam Khao (Lao Crispy Rice Salad)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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