Délice Croquant à la Laitue Nam Khao Épicée
(Zesty Nam Khao Lettuce Crunch Wraps Delight)
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avril 25, 2025
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Ingrédients
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2 cups Cooked sticky rice
(Day-old rice works best for crispiness)
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200 grams Porc haché
(Lean pork for best texture)
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3 medium Echalotes
(Tranché finement)
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0.5 cup Feuilles de Menthe Fraîches
(Chopped coarsely)
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0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
(Roughly chopped)
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2 tbsp Fried garlic
(For crunch and aroma)
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3 tbsp Ground toasted rice
(Adds a nutty crunch)
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2 tbsp Sauce de poisson
(Authentic Nam Khao flavor)
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2 tbsp Jus de citron vert
(Pressé à la minute)
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1 tsp Sucre
(Balancing sweetness)
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0.25 cup Toasted peanuts
(Coarsely chopped)
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16 leaves Feuilles de laitue
(Butter lettuce or Boston lettuce for wrapping)
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0.5 tsp Dried red chili flakes
(Optional, for heat)
(Day-old rice works best for crispiness)
(Lean pork for best texture)
(Tranché finement)
(Chopped coarsely)
(Roughly chopped)
(For crunch and aroma)
(Adds a nutty crunch)
(Authentic Nam Khao flavor)
(Pressé à la minute)
(Balancing sweetness)
(Coarsely chopped)
(Butter lettuce or Boston lettuce for wrapping)
(Optional, for heat)
Nutrition
- Portions: 4
- Taille de portion: 3 wraps per person
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
- Calcium: 45 mg
- Iron: 2 mg
Instructions
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1 - Prepare Crispy Rice:
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add day-old sticky rice in batches, stirring constantly until the rice becomes golden brown and crispy. Set aside to cool.
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2 - Cook Ground Pork:
In a pan, cook ground pork over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat and set aside.
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3 - Mix Flavor Base:
In a large mixing bowl, combine fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and optional chili flakes; stir until sugar dissolves.
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4 - Combine Ingredients:
Add crispy rice, cooked pork, shallots, fried garlic, ground toasted rice, chopped herbs, and peanuts into the bowl. Toss thoroughly to evenly distribute flavors and ingredients.
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5 - Assemble Wraps:
Lay out lettuce leaves, spoon generous portions of the Nam Khao mixture onto each leaf, fold, and serve immediately.
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add day-old sticky rice in batches, stirring constantly until the rice becomes golden brown and crispy. Set aside to cool.
In a pan, cook ground pork over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and optional chili flakes; stir until sugar dissolves.
Add crispy rice, cooked pork, shallots, fried garlic, ground toasted rice, chopped herbs, and peanuts into the bowl. Toss thoroughly to evenly distribute flavors and ingredients.
Lay out lettuce leaves, spoon generous portions of the Nam Khao mixture onto each leaf, fold, and serve immediately.
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Overview
Nam Khao (also known as Lao Crispy Rice Salad) is a traditional Laotian dish enjoyed for its intriguing texture and harmony of flavors — blending crispiness, tanginess, herbaceous freshness, and savory umami notes. This recipe adapts Nam Khao as delicate, handheld lettuce crunch wraps for a fun, fresh experience.
Summary
Originating from Laos, Nam Khao has gained widespread appreciation for its unique use of deep-fried fermented rice mixed with fresh herbs, chopped peanuts, and flavorful proteins like pork, seasoned with fish sauce and lime juice to burst with vibrant Southeast Asian flavors.
Tips & Notes
- Using day-old sticky rice makes superb crunchy rice: the low moisture content aids crisping.
- Toasted rice powder provides that distinctive nutty aroma and crunch typical in authentic Nam Khao.
- Adjust the level of chili flakes depending on spice tolerance.
- Fresh butter or Boston lettuce leaves are recommended for a tender sturdy wrap that complements the crispy filling.
Cultural Significance & Unique Aspects
Nam Khao is commonly served during communal meals and Lao festive celebrations, prized both for taste and symbolism of sharing. Transforming the salad into wraps offers a contemporary presentation inspired by global finger food trends, while respecting traditional flavor balance.
Personal Thoughts
This recipe is an exciting way to introduce the essence of Lao cuisine to casual gatherings. Combining textures from crispy rice and lettuce, fresh herbs, and savory pork creates compelling contrast and bursts of flavor. It’s a joyous dish that welcomes creativity and makes a memorable appetizer or light meal.
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