Time: 30 min4 servingsapprox. 760 kcal / serving (estimated)approx. 25 g protein / serving
A clear, light Thai rice soup with whole rice grains, small meatballs and fried garlic. Popular for breakfast and as a late-night snack, and a great way to use up leftover rice.
Mix the minced pork with half the fish sauce and the white pepper, and pinch off small pieces into the boiling stock. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until cooked through.
Add the cooked rice and cook for 5 minutes to heat through, while keeping the grains whole (khao tom is not a porridge, but a rice soup).
Season with the remaining fish sauce and the soy sauce.
Ladle into bowls and serve sprinkled with celery leaves, spring onion, coriander and fried garlic.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
Can also be made with shrimp or fish fillet instead of meatballs (khao tom kung, khao tom pla).
The fried garlic with its oil gives the soup its flavour — don't skip it.