Toasted Rice Powder, Khao Khua
Toasted rice powder, Khao Khua, is one of the most basic yet essential Thai ingredients. White rice, usually sticky rice or Jasmine rice, is used to dry roast in a pan, then it's ground up into small pieces to the top on salads, sauces, and soups! The crunchy texture and nutty aroma elevate any dish it's used in! Only one ingredient is needed!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup uncooked sticky rice. Jasmine rice works too!
Instructions
- 1
Place a dry pan, skillet, or wok (no oil added) over medium heat on your stove. Place uncooked sticky rice in the dry skillet and shake it slightly to level the rice grains so it gets toasted evenly.
- 2
Toast the rice for 10-15 minutes or until the rice is deep golden brown. Stir continuously and shake the grains so it doesn’t stick together or burn.
- 3
Once the rice is evenly toasted, turn the heat off, remove the pan, and transfer it to a plate. Let it cool to room temperature. Be sure to remove the rice from the hot pan, as the heat will continue to cook it after removing it from the stove.
- 4
Once the rice is cooled, put it in a spice grinder and grind for a few seconds until most grains break into a semi-coarse powder. You can also use the mortar and pestle to grind the rice. Leave some in big grains for the extra pop and a crispy taste. Store in an airtight jar in the pantry, refrigerator, or freezer! See kitchen notes for more storage tips.