Thai Toasted-Rice Powder (Khao Khua)
[Photographs: Vicky Wasik]
Toasted-rice powder is a common pantry ingredient in Northern Thai and Lao cuisines, made by slowly toasting raw sticky rice to a deep golden brown, then grinding it into a coarse powder using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder. It lends a textural element and nutty flavor to dishes like larb, and is also used as a thickening agent in soups and dipping sauces, like jaew.
Making it at home is a breeze, though it does take some patience: This recipe calls for an extra-long toasting process in order to evenly cook the grains of glutinous rice and bring out all of their roasty, popcorn-like aroma.
Published at Thu, 16 May 2019 12:55:09 +0000
