NAM KAO: LAO CRISPY FRIED RICE BALL SALAD

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Nam Kao: Lao Crispy Fried Rice Ball Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h

Yield 12 to 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

13 cups cooked rice, cooled (see Cook's Note)
1 cup grated coconut
1/4 cup chopped yellow onion (1/2 onion)
3 tablespoons red curry paste
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoons granulated chicken-flavored soup base
1 tablespoon sugar
1 egg
5 cups neutral oil, for frying
Five 5-ounce packs cured pork/fermented pork sausage, cut into bite-size pieces (see Cook's Note)
1 bag cooked sliced pork skin (about 7 ounces), soaked in cold salted water, rinsed twice and air dried, optional (see Cook's Note)
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup julienned ginger, optional
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, optional
1 tablespoon lime juice
Fried whole chiles, as desired, optional
3 heads lettuce, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • For the rice balls: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled rice, grated coconut, chopped onion, red curry paste, oyster sauce, paprika, salt, soup base, sugar and egg and gently toss until the rice mixes well with the other ingredients. Form small balls by squeezing the rice between both hands; remember to make them tight so they will not fall apart when frying. Rest the rice balls in the fridge for 1 hour before frying.
  • To fry the balls: Heat the oil in a large frying pan until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Add the balls to the frying pan in batches of 6 to 7, making sure not to overcrowd the pan or the balls will stick together and the rice will break apart. Cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to drain the oil. Repeat with the remaining rice balls. Let cool for 1 hour at room temperature.
  • For the salad: In a large bowl, break the fried rice balls apart and add the cured pork, pork skin if using, cilantro, green onion, ginger if using, sugar, roasted peanuts if using, lime juice and fried chiles if using and gently mix them together well. Eat with or without lettuce.

Deepak my heart Beat
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I loved this salad! It was so flavorful and refreshing. The crispy rice balls were a great addition, and the dressing was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Rana M Ajmal khan Ajmal khan
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This salad was delicious! The crispy rice balls were the perfect addition, and the dressing was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Rustand Gfwagseh
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I thought this salad was just okay. The crispy rice balls were a bit too hard for my liking, and the dressing was a bit too sweet. I wouldn't make it again.


GurU MamU
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This salad was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The crispy rice balls were a nice touch, and the dressing was flavorful. I would make it again, but I would use less chili peppers.


jimmy O'Reilly
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I loved this salad! The crispy rice balls were so addictive, and the dressing was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Shondell Murillo
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This salad was easy to make and so delicious! The crispy rice balls were the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Ronisha Ghimere
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I loved this salad! It was so flavorful and refreshing. The crispy rice balls were a great addition, and the dressing was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Anele Mbongeni
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This salad was delicious! The crispy rice balls were the perfect addition, and the dressing was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Fozla Alahe
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I thought this salad was just okay. The crispy rice balls were a bit too hard for my liking, and the dressing was a bit too sweet. I wouldn't make it again.


Ogbor Ifeanyi
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This salad was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The crispy rice balls were a nice touch, and the dressing was flavorful. I would make it again, but I would use less chili peppers.


Kenneth Jackson
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I loved this salad! The crispy rice balls were so addictive, and the dressing was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Anesu Baqwa
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This salad was easy to make and so delicious! The crispy rice balls were the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Aaron Asumadu
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I'm always looking for new and interesting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The crispy rice balls were a unique and delicious addition, and the dressing was light and refreshing. I'll be making this again soon.


Kp Kp
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This salad was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the crispy rice balls and the flavorful dressing. I will definitely be making this again.


Pk Vai
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I loved the contrast of textures in this salad. The crispy rice balls were a great way to add some crunch, and the soft, chewy shrimp and vegetables were a nice contrast. The dressing was also really tasty.


Kelvin Amadasun
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This nam kao lao recipe is a keeper! The crispy fried rice balls were a perfect addition to the salad, and the dressing was light and refreshing. I'll definitely be making this again.