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Khao khluk kapi

Summary

Khao khluk kapi (Thai: ข้าวคลุกกะปิ, pronounced [kʰâːw kʰlúk kāpìʔ]; sometimes spelled as khao kluk kapi) is a flavorful dish in Thai cuisine that consists of primary ingredients of fried rice mixed with shrimp paste, the latter of which is known as "kapi" in Thai.[1][2][3][4][5] The dish is typically served with several side dishes or toppings, such as sliced cucumber, sliced shallot, onion or purple onion, deep-fried or fried shrimp, shredded or thinly sliced sour green mango, chili peppers, deep-fried chili peppers, sliced thin egg omelet or crêpe, sweetened roasted pork, pork belly (Chinese mu wan), Chinese sausage such as kun chiang, and mackerel, among others.[1][2][3][4][6]

Khao khluk kapi
Khao khluk kapi with various toppings
TypeRice dish
CourseMain course
Place of originCentral Thailand (adapted from the original Mon dish)
Region or stateSoutheast Asia
Associated cuisineThailand
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It has been described as a salad dish per the vegetables that accompany the dish, and as possessing the flavors of saltiness per the shrimp paste, sweetness per the fruits, and spiciness, per the chili peppers.[3][6]

Outside Thailand, the Filipino Bagoong fried rice can be considered a comparable equivalent to this dish.

History edit

Khao khluk kapi's recipe was adapted from an original Mon dish during the time of King Rama II.[7][8][9] It is originated in Central Thailand and is typically served as a lunch dish in Thailand.[3] Foreign visitors to Thailand may not be aware of the dish's existence.[1][3]

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References edit

  1. ^ a b c "7 món cơm bình dân nhưng ngon 'không chê vào đâu được' của châu Á". Việt Times Australia (in Vietnamese). April 6, 2017. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  2. ^ a b Ferber, Lawrence (March 7, 2016). "The One Thing Visitors to Thailand Should Know About Ordering Food". CNT. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c d e Bush, Austin (January 4, 2010). "Khao khluk kapi: The best Thai dish you've never heard of". CNN Travel. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  4. ^ a b Philpott, D. (2016). The World of Wine and Food: A Guide to Varieties, Tastes, History, and Pairings. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. p. 452. ISBN 978-1-4422-6804-3.
  5. ^ Journal of the National Research Council of Thailand (in Thai). The Council. 2003.
  6. ^ a b "Gallery: 10 Overlooked Thai Dishes in Chicago from Leela Punyaratabandhu of 'SheSimmers': Serious Eats". Serious Eats. April 20, 2017. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  7. ^ Ekachai, Sanitsuda (2013). "Central thai cultural melting pot serves up delights". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  8. ^ "Khao khluk kapi". samentour.ir. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
  9. ^ "Khao khluk kapi". quakeroats.ph. Retrieved 2020-08-08.[permanent dead link]