How to make NAM KHAO | Crispy Rice Salad | Som Moo PORK | Air Fryer & Deep Fried | ແໜມເຂົ້າ

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based option that is budget-friendly.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a common substitute for those avoiding fish.

coconut

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk offers a similar flavor with lower cost.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: almonds

Sunflower seeds maintain crunchiness while being more affordable.

Prepare the rice balls by mixing cooked jasmine rice, grated coconut, cooked pork skin, egg yolks, red curry paste, kaffir lime leaves, MSG, salt, sugar, and dried chili flakes in a bowl.

Form the mixture into balls.

Heat peanut oil in a pan for deep frying or use an air fryer to fry the rice balls until golden and crispy.

For the salad, chop cilantro, green onion, and mix with cooked pork skin, fermented pork sausage, whole dried chili peppers, lime juice, peanuts, and fish sauce in a bowl.

Serve the salad in lettuce wraps or as a standalone dish, garnished with additional cilantro, mint, and green onion.

Cooking Techniques

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