When you talk about a Lao salad, the taste that immediately springs to the mouth would be the crispy, crunchy and oh-so-good ‘Nam Khao Recipe’ that goes unbelievably well with any herbs and has a delightful aftertaste. This classic recipe utilizes a ball of crispy rice and things like different veggies, herbs, and a tantalizing dressing that is easy to make and even better to eat!
The sheer variety of textures and tastes is staggering and will leave many speechless, Nam Khao is one of Laos’s better achievements. A salad like this should definitely be a part of every gathering or even simply for satisfying one’s appetite if that’s what you are looking for. Now, let let’s get into this wonderful recipe of Nam Khao!
Ingredients for Nam Khao
- 2 cups sticky rice, preferably standard size and previously secured for use
- 1/2 cup minced pork
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallot vegetables
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup roughly cut green onions
- 1/4 cup gumbo leaves
- 1/4 cup crumbled peanut
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish extract liquid sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder, and increase as per preference
- Salt as per preference
Directions for Nam Khao Recipe
- Let us start by making the rice or in this case, sticky rice. Call it a day if you already have it prepped, however, otherwise prepare sticky rice and leave the area.
- Now remove the sticky rice that has cooled and break it up into small pieces in a large bowl.
- Next, the minced pork, the shallots previously sliced, the chopped cilantro, the green onions, the mint leaves and the ground peanuts must be added to it.
- In a small bowl, mix lime juice, fish sauce, chili powder and salt in order to prepare the dressing.
- After that, the dressing is poured over the rice mixture and everything is stirred well so that all the ingredients blend together.
- Where necessary, add more lime juice or fish sauce and/or salt to the dish until a desired flavor is achieved.
- Serve straight away, and if you wish, add extra peanuts and herbs as garnish.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently combine the ingredients until all are well coated.
Preparation Time
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes when grilling the pork
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings
Four Delicious pieces of those Khao Kluk Nam recipes, serving as a starter or a side dish.
FAQs for Nam Khao Recipe
1. Can I use a brown rice and a yellow rice that’s been cooled and refrigerated overnight for these recipes?
Yes, standby sticky rice is day perfect to use as it has the desired crunch.
2. What can I use in place of ground pork?
Ground chicken, turkey or even Tofu can easily replace the meat.
3. Is Nam Khao spicy?
The level of heat can be entirely determined by how much chili powder is added.
4. Can I make this salad beforehand?
Ideally, Nam Khao should be served immediately, but the components can be prepped and mixed right before the presentation.
5. What is the best way to preserve the leftover salad?
For about two days, the remaining salad can be stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator but the taste may alter.
Conclusion
This pleasant Nam Khao can be termed a Lao salad because it contains almost each item that makes a salad. Nam Khao’s unique taste blends ingredients of crunchy rice, freshly cut vegetables, herbs, and some meat or other ge articles, making it a unique dish altogether. Whether served in the beginning of a meal or presented as a garnish later, Nam Khao makes sure that the taste of Laos is present on your plate.
More than that, this dish can be changed easily in many different ways. Discover this unique taste and spread it among your friends and family. This recipe is elaborately prepared and with the eye catching colours and the wonderful taste, Nam Khao will definitely be amongst your top ten recipes for a long time! You can also visit our Pinterest by for more recipes and more ideas and also try our special Monster Mash Recipe.