Lao Naem Khao

The method

1. 01

   Slice the onion and shallots thinly. Let them soak in an ice water bath while preparing the rest of the meal.

2. 02

   Grate the coconut. Put in a large bowl.

3. 03

   Add the coconut in a large bowl. Add the rice. Using your hands, mix the coconut and rice together.

4. 04

   Roll the mixture to form 2-inch rice ball croquettes.

5. 05

   Heat up the cooking oil in a pot or pan.

6. 06

   Beat two eggs in a large bowl. Dip the balls into the egg mixture. Then, drop the balls into the cooking oil.

7. 07

   Allow the balls to turn a dark amber brown color. Deep fry until crispy, crunchy, and golden. Remove and set on paper towel to drain excess oil.

8. 08

   Once cooled, break apart the rice balls and add into a larger bowl.

9. 09

   Drain the onion and the shallots.

10. 10

    Tear the pork sausage into small pieces.

11. 11

    In the large bowl, add in the onion, shallots, sour pork sausage, pickled garlic, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, cilantro, hot mint, and regular mint.

12. 12

    Top with peanuts. Serve with lettuce, dry chili, and other fresh vegetables.

13. 13

    Naem Khao can be kept in the refrigerator for 4 days. It can then be served chilled.

14. 14

    It should not be frozen.

15. 15

    Nam Khao is generally served with lettuce leaves and a variety of different herbs like hot mint, mint, basil, and perilla.