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ULTIMATE THAI BREAKFAST FEAST in BANGKOK'S OLD TOWN 🇹🇭

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Bangkok Breakfast Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from the bustling streets of Bangkok, this comforting breakfast soup, known as Jok, is a staple for many locals. Traditionally enjoyed in the early morning, it's a warm, nourishing dish made from rice cooked until creamy, often topped with various proteins and fresh herbs. The soup reflects Thailand's culinary emphasis on balance, combining savory, sour, and herbal flavors. Today, Jok has gained popularity beyond Thailand, inspiring variations worldwide, often adapted with local ingredients and spices.

ThaiTHmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup rice
1 lb ground pork
8 oz sliced pork
4 oz pork intestine
4 oz pork stomach
2 tablespoons fried garlic
1/4 cup Chinese celery
1 tablespoon fermented vinegar
1 tablespoon chili flakes
1 lime

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is more affordable and suitable for vegetarians.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in fat and calories.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar provides acidity at a lower cost.

1

Go to a local food vendor in Bangkok's Old Town.

2

Order a bowl of soup with rice and various pork ingredients.

3

Receive a bowl of soup with pork meatballs, sliced pork, intestine, and stomach.

4

Add rice to the soup as desired.

5

Taste the soup, noting its peppery and garlicky flavor.

6

Add fermented vinegar and chili for extra spice.

7

Enjoy the dish, commenting on the quality of the meat and stock.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringsautéing

Equipment Needed

potpanladleknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

JokThai Congee

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