rice
Khao Kluk Kapi
ข้าวคลุกกะปิ
Medium-Mild
Khao Kluk Kapi is shrimp paste fried rice — rice stir-fried with intense, aromatic shrimp paste and served with a colourful array of sweet pork, mango, dried shrimp, and omelette strips.
Cultural Origin
Khao Kluk Kapi is a Central Thai composed rice dish believed to have evolved in palace and middle-class Bangkok kitchens, built around shrimp paste rice surrounded by sweet pork, omelet strips, dried shrimp, green mango, and shallots. The interplay of components reflects the Siamese fondness for balancing salty, sweet, sour, and pungent flavors at a single sitting.
Allergens & Sensitivities
shrimp pastecrustaceanshellfishegggarliconion
Key Ingredients
- jasmine rice
- shrimp paste
- sweet pork
- green mango
- dried shrimp
Where to Try It
Traditional Thai restaurants and khao rad gaeng (rice-and-curry) shops in central Thailand.
Tips
- Mix all the toppings together with the rice before eating — each component plays a different flavour role and the combination is the point.