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Khao Yam (Herbal Rice Salad)
Southern Thailand — Mother recipe · en it
A delightful mix of rice, aromatic herbs, and fresh vegetables for a light and refreshing meal.
⏱️ 20 min prep + 15 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 250 g of white rice
- 100 g of fresh mint
- 50 g of fresh basil
- 50 g of fresh cilantro
- 1 red onion
- 1 chili pepper
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup of sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
Method
- Rinse the rice and cook it in salted water for about 15 minutes or until al dente. Rinse with cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Wash and finely chop the mint, basil, cilantro, onion, and chili pepper.
- Squeeze the lemon juice and mix with the sesame oil, salt, pepper, and sugar.
- In a large bowl, mix the rice with the herbs and vegetables. Add the prepared sauce and mix well.
- Serve the rice and herbs in plates immediately.
- Alternatively, you can put the rice and herbs in a plastic bag and shake to mix them well before serving.
The story
Khao Yam, or herbal rice salad, is a traditional dish from Southern Thailand, where it is prepared with local aromatic herbs and fresh vegetables to refresh the palate during the hottest months.
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