Nam Khao | Lao Crispy Rice Salad

Lao food is mostly known for eating sticky rice for every meal, but there are a few times jasmine rice is eaten like this Lao crispy fried rice called nam khao. It is made with jasmine rice balls coated in curry and herbs then deep fried; the fried rice balls are broken and mixed with fish sauce, som moo soured pork, herbs, and roasted peanuts. This is a common Lao dish brought over to celebrations and gatherings. It is typically eaten as a lettuce wrap with added fried peppers.