Best 3 Khao Tom Thai Rice Soup Recipes

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**Khao Tom: A Comforting Thai Rice Soup That Will Warm Your Soul**

Khao Tom, meaning "cooked rice", is a classic Thai rice soup that has been enjoyed for generations. This simple yet flavorful dish is made with fragrant jasmine rice, savory broth, and a variety of aromatic ingredients. The result is a comforting and nourishing soup that is perfect for a quick and easy meal or as a side dish. Khao Tom can be enjoyed on its own or with a variety of toppings, such as hard-boiled eggs, crispy shallots, cilantro, and lime wedges. In this article, we will provide you with three different recipes for Khao Tom, each with its own unique flavor profile. From a classic Khao Tom recipe to a vegetarian version and a spicy tom yum variation, we have something for everyone. So, grab your rice cooker and let's get started!

Let's cook with our recipes!

KHAO TOM (THAI RICE SOUP)



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Delicious light yet filling soup. My son's favorite when eating Thai food. He begged for me to cook it at home. Found this recipe on chef2chef.net modifed it slightly - yummy!

Provided by erinbender

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups pork stock or 6 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 large shallots, minced and crushed
1 celery, chopped fine
1 stalk lemongrass, cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces
1 1/4 cups cooked rice
1/2 lb minced ground pork
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, rough chop
firm tofu, cut into cubes (optional)
sliced scallion (optional)
1 sprig fresh cilantro, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan combine stock with gingerroot, shallots, lemon grass, rice and salt to taste.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 30 minutes, or until soup is a porridge-like consistency.
  • Remove and discard lemon grass. Add the pork, cilantro, fish sauce and lime juice and simmer 5 minutes more.
  • Garnish with scallions and cilantro.

KHAO TOM (THAI RICE SOUP)



Khao Tom (Thai Rice Soup) image

Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups pork or chicken stock
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 large shallots, minced and crushed
1 stalk lemon grass, cut into 2-inch pieces
3/4 cup rice
1/2 pound minced ground pork
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
For garnish: firm bean curd, cut into cubes, sliced scallion, deep-fried shallots and sprigs of fresh cilantro, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan combine stock with gingerroot, shallots, lemon grass, rice and salt to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 30 minutes, or until soup is a porridge-like consistency. Remove and discard lemon grass. Add the pork and fish sauce and simmer 5 minutes more. Garnish with scallion, shallots and cilantro.
  • Drink: Tea

THAI CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP - KAO TOM GAI



Thai Chicken and Rice Soup - Kao Tom Gai image

A nice warming soup that spices without the use of chilies..of course, if you can't help yourself, go ahead and toss a few in! ;)

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup short-grain rice
8 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (mixed with 1 tsp. salt)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon white pepper (or to taste)
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped celery leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a medium size pot over low heat, simmer rice, water and salt for about an hour or so until rice is soft.
  • Marinate chicken in lime juice/salt for about 5 minutes.
  • In a skillet, heat oil and saute onion and garlic until tender; add white pepper and marinated chicken.
  • Cook, stirring for 10 minutes or so.
  • In small bowls, put 1 cup of heated rice broth and sprinkle with chicken, chopped green onion, celery leaves, and cilantro.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.8, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 578.1, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.9, Protein 34.8

Tips:

  • For the best results, use high-quality jasmine rice. This will give the soup a light and fluffy texture.
  • Be sure to rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This will remove any excess starch and help prevent the soup from becoming gummy.
  • If you don't have chicken broth on hand, you can use vegetable broth instead. Just be sure to add a little extra salt to taste.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the soup, such as carrots, celery, or bok choy. Just be sure to cook them until they are tender before adding the rice.
  • If you like a spicy soup, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a chopped chili pepper to taste.
  • Garnish the soup with fresh cilantro or green onions before serving.

Conclusion:

Khao tom is a delicious and easy-to-make Thai rice soup that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great way to use up leftover rice, and it's also a very affordable meal. With its simple ingredients and flavorful broth, khao tom is sure to become a family favorite.

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