# Crispy Rice Salad

Nam Khao is a popular salad from Laos, the crispy rice with the fresh herbs, the crunchy nuts and the tangy dressing tastes incredible!

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

## Ingredients

- 2.5 cups cooked basmati rice
- 2 Tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 3 Tsp oil
- 2 Tbsp light soy sauce or vegan fish sauce
- 1 chili
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 lime lime juice
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 60 ml water
- 1 bunch fresh mint
- 1 bunch fresh parsley/cilantro
- 1 cucumber
- toasted coconut flakes
- peanuts
- fried shallots

## Instructions

1. To a big bowl, add the red curry paste, oil, and cooked rice. Mix to combine.
2. Pour the rice mixture onto a baking sheet and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until crispy.
3. For the dressing, add fresh chili and garlic to a jar, followed by soy sauce, fresh lime juice, sugar, and water.
4. Close the jar and shake it well until the dressing is combined.
5. Smash and chop the cucumber.
6. Chop the fresh mint and cilantro/parsley.
7. In a large bowl, add the chopped cucumber, mint, and cilantro/parsley.
8. Add the crispy rice, peanuts, and crispy onions to the bowl.
9. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and mix everything together.

## Equipment

- big bowl
- oven
- baking sheet
- jar
- knife
- cutting board

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5bp0epqL_t/?igsh=ZHJrNTQ1cGludTdm
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/dac62990-b602-4419-b347-ff52800d9fe2
- Extracted: 2025-08-11

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