Photograph of the finished Khao tom

Thailand · Cháo cơm Thái Khao tom

Khao tom

25 min Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Steamed rice Steamed rice 4 bowls
  • Photograph of Prawns Prawns 14.1 oz
  • Photograph of Ginger Ginger 2.1 oz
  • Photograph of Garlic Garlic 12 cloves
  • Photograph of Coriander Coriander 1.4 oz
  • Photograph of Spring onion Spring onion 2.1 oz
  • Photograph of Fish sauce Fish sauce ¼ cup
  • Photograph of Celery Celery 2.8 oz

Method

  1. 1 Rinse the leftover rice through a sieve of cold water to separate the grains; this dish retains the rice grains rather than mashing them like porridge.
  2. 2 Boil the broth with shredded ginger and celery.
  3. 3 Add the rice, bring to a boil again for just 3 minutes so the rice grains expand without becoming mushy.
  4. 4 Add the peeled shrimp and cook for 2 minutes until just cooked.
  5. 5 Season with fish sauce, sprinkle with fried garlic, cilantro, and green onions, then serve hot.

With an appliance

  • Microwave 22 min

    Replace steps 2 to 4: Stir the broth with ginger and celery at 800 W for 3 minutes, add the rice and stir for 2 minutes, then add the shrimp and stir for another 90 seconds at 700 W. Cover loosely with a large bowl and keep step 5 as is.

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