Photograph of the finished Khao chae

Thailand · Cơm ngâm nước hoa Khao chae

Khao chae

1 hr 30 min Hands-on time + 8 hr waiting
HardDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Rice Rice 14.1 oz
  • Photograph of Jasmine water Jasmine water 5 ⅛ cups
  • Photograph of Shrimp paste (mam ruoc) Shrimp paste (mam ruoc) 2.8 oz
  • Photograph of Dried shrimp Dried shrimp 4.2 oz
  • Photograph of Sugar Sugar 3.5 oz
  • Photograph of Dried shallots Dried shallots 4.2 oz
  • Photograph of Cucumber Cucumber 2
  • Photograph of White radish White radish 7.1 oz

Method

  1. 1 After cooking the rice, rinse it several times under cold water to remove all the starch; the rice grains should be separate and translucent.
  2. 2 Soak jasmine flowers in cooled boiled water overnight, then remove the flowers, keeping the fragrant water.
  3. 3 Shrimp paste is made by mixing crushed dried shrimp and sugar into small balls, then lightly frying them.
  4. 4 Stuff dried onions with fish or shrimp filling, then deep-fry until golden brown to serve as a side dish.
  5. 5 Place rice in a bowl, pour cold jasmine-scented water over it with ice, and serve with savory dishes and carved vegetables.
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