How to Make Khao Piak Khao (Lao Rice Soup)

rice flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornstarch is more economical.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is a plant-based option, while pork is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides umami without fish allergens, and salt is a basic alternative.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon maintains acidity, while vinegar is a cost-effective souring agent.

Boil turkey bones in a big pot of 12 L water.

Add 1 whole ginger and 2 onions to the pot.

After boiling for about half an hour, add smashed lemongrass, 2 carrots, and 2 stalks of celery.

Add 1/4 cup of chicken stock powder and salt to taste.

Add leftover rice or uncooked jasmine rice to the pot, adjusting the amount based on desired thickness.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens