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How to cook Khao Tom (Rice Soup) Thai food With Ingredients,Instructions

Khao Tom is a simple and comforting Thai rice soup that is often eaten for breakfast or as a light meal. Here is a recipe you can follow to make it at home:

How to cook Khao Tom (Rice Soup) Thai food With Ingredients,Instructions
How to cook Khao Tom (Rice Soup) Thai food With Ingredients,Instructions

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups of chicken broth
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1/2 cup of uncooked jasmine rice
  • 1 small white onion, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons of fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup of diced cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup of diced cooked pork
  • 1/2 cup of diced cooked shrimp
  • 1/2 cup of diced tofu (optional)
  • Chopped green onions and cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth, water, rice, onion, garlic, fish sauce, and soy sauce to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
  2. Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, pork, shrimp, and tofu (if using) to the pan and stir fry for 3-4 minutes until they are heated through.
  3. Ladle the Khao Tom into bowls and top with the stir fried meats and tofu. Garnish with green onions and cilantro if desired.