# Vegan Nam Khao

Nam khao is a Laotian crispy rice salad with fresh herbs, crunchy nuts, and a tangy dressing.

- Servings: 3 servings
- Total time: 50 min
- Cuisine: Thai
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2.5 cups cooked basmati rice
- 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 4 tbsp cooking oil
- 3 tsp sugar
- 3 tsp light soy sauce or vegan fish sauce
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce or vegan fish sauce
- 1 chili
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 lime lime juice
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 bunch fresh mint and cilantro
- 1 serving toasted coconut flakes
- 1 serving fried shallots
- 1 serving peanuts

## Instructions

1. Mix 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste, 4 tbsp oil, 3 tsp sugar, 3 tsp soy sauce in a bowl.
2. Add 2 1/2 cups of cooked rice and combine well.
3. Spread the mixture evenly on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake at 200C for 30 minutes, stirring halfway.
4. Toast coconut flakes in a pan until golden brown.
5. Chop fresh mint and cilantro.
6. Prepare the dressing by mixing 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 chili, 2 cloves garlic, juice of half a lime, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1/4 cup water in a jar.
7. Combine the baked rice, herbs, coconut flakes, fried shallots, and peanuts in a bowl.
8. Dress the salad and serve in lettuce cups.

## Equipment

- oven
- baking tray
- baking paper
- bowl
- frying pan
- knife

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtZtmm_KzA6/?igsh=a3R1bnlkeTJmajBt
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8b58a49d-97b1-4f04-bb2a-22fddc388caf
- Extracted: 2025-03-01

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