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    Home » Entrees

    Healthier Nam Khao, Lao Crispy Rice Recipe

    May 29, 2023 By Adam Shed Leave a Comment

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    Crispy Rice Salad or Nam Khao, is one of my favorite things to find on a menu at a Thai restaurant. It's fried and has some pork in it so there are some things I would like to change though. This recipe makes making your street food favorite at home easier and healthier.

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    Background content: This is a recipe that came from Laos but is so popular it's commonly found in Thai restaurants and from Thai street vendors.

    This was inspired by a recipe by Saeng's Kitchen, and pairs well with this amazing tofu side dish recipe. It's a dish that goes well with anything though, browse our appetizer/side dish category for ideas.

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    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
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    • Food safety
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    Ingredients

    We adapted our ingredients to what we wanted and so can you. We would love to see what you come up with in the comments section. You can print the recipe below and just check the ingredients off your list.

    Healthier Nam Khao Ingredients
    • Long Grain Thai Jasmine Rice
    • Coconut Flakes
    • Chicken Sausage
    • Water
    • Egg Whites
    • Red Curry Paste
    • Chives or Lime Leaves
    • Fish Sauce
    • Stevia or honey
    • Lime Juice
    • Cilantro
    • Green Onions
    • Dried Thai Pepper
    • Canola Oil
    • Sweet Bok Choy
    • Peanuts

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    First, you will want to cook the rice with the water and put it in the fridge for about an hour. I put it in the refrigerator overnight so it was ready to go the next day.

    Second, mix the egg white, red curry paste, and stevia or honey.

    Third, In a large bowl, combine the eggs and curry mixture with the rice, coconut and lime leaves, and or chives

    Healthier Nam Khao Step Mix The Rice, Coconut Flakes, Curry Paste and Lime Leaves and or Chives

    Mix It All Together Well

    Nam Khao Step 4, Mix It all Together Well

    In a large wok or skillet, heat the canola oil and add in the dried Thai peppers.

    Nam Khao Step 5 Heat the Oil with the Chilis

    Form the rice into patties or balls and add to the oil, using a spatula.

    Nam Khao Step 6, Fry the Pattys

    Allow to cook until crispy and remove into a large salad-type bowl with a spatula or spoon with holes to drain off the fattening oil.

    Nam Khao Step 7 Break Up the Crispy Rice

    Use the spatula to crunch the crispy rice apart into small pieces and add in the fish sauce.

    Nam Khao Step 8 Add in the Fish Sauce

    Add in the rest of the ingredients.

    Mix everything together well.

    Nam Khao Step 10, Combine Everything

    Serve over lettuce or bok choy, garnished with limes, chilis, and peanuts.

    Nam Khao Step 12, Serve Over Lettuce Garnished with Roasted Peanuts, Lime and Roasted Thai Peppers

    Hint: Having all the ingredients prepped and ready before you start cooking this recipe is very important to make it hot and delicious.

    Substitutions

    If you know how to make the recipe fit a certain diet, let the reader know here. Don't fake it - only provide guidance on topics you have actual experience with.

    • Kinds of Rice - I used a long grain of jasmine rice but you can use whatever you have. Shorter white varieties turn into sugar more quickly.
    • Fish Sauce - Some people are turned off by the fishy odor of fish sauce, you can use soy sauce instead or just leave it out.
    • Vegetarian - Using tofu or fake meat varieties and then also leaving out the fish sauce makes it vegetarian. Always double-check the ingredients of your ingredients if you want to avoid all animal products.

    Variations

    • Spicy - add chili pepper flakes while cooking to imbue heat into the dish
    • Deluxe - add fried shallots or onions on top with some different types of protein like shrimp or crab.
    • Kid friendly - add crushed potato chips or bacon bits

    Equipment

    The key to this recipe for me was this long slotted spatula, for retrieving the crispy rice. The way I did it, it didn't clump as well as the traditional recipe does. Here is an affiliate link to purchase the long slotted spatula.

    Storage

    These ingredients refrigerate for a few days and actually soak up some of the sauce better. Not sure how it freezes, let me know if you try it. When it comes to freshness when in doubt, throw it out.

    Top tip

    Double and quadruple this recipe and serve it as lettuce wraps for your next get-together.

    FAQ

    How do you pronounce Nam Khao?

    You say it like this... Nam is like Vietnam and Khao, is like a cow.

    Is Nam Khao a nutritious recipe?

    Nam Khao is a well-balanced recipe when done conscientiously because it has a balanced mixture of complex carbs and protein as well as a decent amount of nutrient-rich fresh herbs and vegetables

    Nam Khao Step 12, Serve Over Lettuce Garnished with Roasted Peanuts, Lime and Roasted Thai Peppers
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    Healthier Crispy Rice, Nam Khao Salad Recipe

    This Healthier Crispy Rice, Nam Khao Salad Recipe takes a bit longer than most of our recipes but is so worth it in the end. You will lick the bowl.
    Prep Time1 hour hr
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine: Thai
    Keyword: Crispy Rice, Nam Khao, Salad
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 827kcal
    Cost: 20

    Equipment

    • 1 Skillet
    • 1 Large Salad Bowl
    • 1 Long, slotted spatula

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Canola Oil
    • 2 cups Jasmine rice Long and whole grain if possible
    • 2 ½ cups Water
    • 2 Egg whites
    • 3 tablespoon Red Curry Paste
    • 10 Thai Peppers Dried
    • 1 teaspoon Stevia Or honey
    • 2 tablespoon Chives Chopped, and or kaffir lime leaves also
    • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Fresh if possible
    • 1 cup Chicken Sausage Or vegan sausage

    Garnish

    • 1 cup Green onion chopped
    • 1 cup Cilantro
    • 1 cup Roasted Peanuts
    • 2 Bok Choy You can use lettuce but bok choy has more nutrients.
    • 1 cup Thai peppers

    Instructions

    • Cook the rice an refrigerate it for an hour to a day.
      Rice Cooker-Equipment-Thai-Cooking
    • Mix the egg whites, red curry paste, stevia and honey or stevia.
      Healthier Nam Khao Step 2
    • Third, In a large bowl, combine the eggs and curry mixture with the rice, coconut and lime leaves, and or chives
      Healthier Nam Khao Step Mix The Rice, Coconut Flakes, Curry Paste and Lime Leaves and or Chives
    • In a large wok or skillet, heat the canola oil and add in the dried Thai peppers.
      Nam Khao Step 4, Mix It all Together Well
    • In a large wok or skillet, heat the canola oil and add in the dried Thai peppers.
      Nam Khao Step 5 Heat the Oil with the Chilis
    • Form the rice into patties or balls as much as it will stick together, and add to the oil, using a spatula.
      Nam Khao Step 6, Fry the Pattys
    • Allow to cook until crispy and remove into a large salad-type bowl with a slotted spatula or spoon with holes to drain off the fattening oil.
      Nam Khao Step 7 Break Up the Crispy Rice
    • Use the spatula to crunch the crispy rice apart into small pieces and add in the fish sauce.
      Nam Khao Step 8 Add in the Fish Sauce
    • Mix in the other ingredients in a salad bowl.
      Nam Khao Step 9 Combine the Rice, Onion, Cilantro, Chicken Sausage
    • Combine everything evenly.
      Nam Khao Step 10, Combine Everything
    • Serve over lettuce or bok choy, garnished with limes, chilis, and peanuts.
      Nam Khao Step 12, Serve Over Lettuce Garnished with Roasted Peanuts, Lime and Roasted Thai Peppers

    Notes

    As always, we are not dietitians or doctors, when in doubt, check it out, regarding specific dietary needs.  Let us know any thoughts or concerns in the comments section below. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 827kcal | Carbohydrates: 101g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 1053mg | Potassium: 1724mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 21853IU | Vitamin C: 308mg | Calcium: 555mg | Iron: 7mg

    Food safety

    We sometimes take for granted that we have years (or decades) of cooking experience, that the average visitor may not. When in doubt, check it out if you have concerns.

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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