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Vegan Nam Khao (Crispy Lao Rice Salad)
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Vegan Nam Khao (Crispy Lao Rice Salad)

45 minServes 3Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

3 people
  • cooked rice (cooked and cooled)Grains400 g
  • garlic (finely chopped)Produce3 pieces
  • shallots (finely chopped)Produce2 pieces
  • lime leaves (finely shredded, optional)Produce4 pieces
  • Thai red curry pastePantry30 g
  • sugarPantry5 g
  • light soy sauce (or vegan fish sauce)Pantry30 ml
  • vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry500 ml
  • red chili (finely chopped)Produce2 pieces
  • garlic (finely chopped, for the dressing)Produce2 pieces
  • sugar (for the dressing)Pantry10 g
  • lime juice (freshly squeezed)Produce45 ml
  • light soy sauce (or vegan fish sauce, for the dressing)Pantry30 ml
  • waterOther30 ml

per serving

Nutrition

372kcal

Carbs
43 g
Proteins
5 g
Fat
20 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Slotted spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Season the rice

    • Put the cooked rice in a bowl and add the garlic and shallots.
    • Add the lime leaves if using, the Thai red curry paste, the sugar and the light soy sauce.
    • Mix well until the rice is evenly coated.
    Step 1
  2. Shape and fry the rice balls

    • Shape the rice mixture into small balls.
    • Fry them in hot oil until golden and crispy.
    • Drain on paper and break into crispy clusters.
    Step 2
  3. Make the dressing

    • Mix the chopped chili and garlic with the sugar, lime juice, light soy sauce and water.
    • Stir well until the sugar dissolves.
    Step 3
  4. Serve

    • Toss the crispy rice with the dressing and serve right away.
    Step 4