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.

Rinse jasmine rice under cold water at least 3 times.

Soak dried shiitake mushrooms in hot water, then slice them.

In a large pot, combine water, sliced mushrooms, ginger, minced garlic, diced shallot, seasoning soy sauce, chicken powder, oyster sauce, salt, sugar, and MSG; bring to a boil.

Add rinsed jasmine rice to the pot and cook until tender.

In a bowl, mix ground pork, egg white, corn starch, oyster sauce, MSG, salt, sugar, and black pepper until well combined.

Form the pork mixture into small meatballs or patties.

In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil and cook the pork until browned.

Serve the soup in bowls, adding the cooked pork, and garnish with mixed herbs, crispy shallots, homemade chili oil, white pepper, and lime wedges.

Cooking Techniques

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