Thai Khao Tom

Thai Khao Tom

Fragrant Thai rice soup with aromatic herbs and protein

Yield SERVES 4
Prep Time
Cook Time
Total Time
Difficulty EASY

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Prepare the protein
    In a small bowl, mix the ground pork (or chicken) with 1 tablespoon of fish sauce and set aside to marinate while preparing other ingredients.
  2. Start the soup base
    In a large pot over medium heat, add the vegetable oil. Add minced garlic, julienned ginger, and the white parts of the green onions. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Cook the meat
    Add the marinated ground meat to the pot and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add broth and rice
    Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add the cooked jasmine rice, stirring to break up any clumps. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the rice has softened further and the flavors have melded.
  5. Season the soup
    Add the remaining fish sauce, soy sauce, and white pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. The soup should have a balanced savory flavor with a hint of saltiness from the fish sauce.
  6. Finish and serve
    Just before serving, stir in the chopped cilantro and the green parts of the green onions. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with additional cilantro, fried garlic (if using), and a lime wedge on the side for squeezing over the soup.

Nutritional Information

320
Calories
per serving
18
Protein
g per serving
42
Carbohydrates
g per serving
8
Total Fat
g per serving
2
Saturated Fat
g per serving
1.5
Fiber
g per serving
2
Sugar
g per serving
1280
Sodium
mg per serving
5
Vitamin C
% DV per serving
10
Iron
% DV per serving

Thai Khao Tom is Also Known As

Khao Tom Moo, Khao Tom Gai, Thai Rice Soup, Thai Breakfast Rice Porridge or Congee Thai Style