rice
Khao Niew Ping
ข้าวเหนียวปิ้ง
Mild
Khao Niew Ping is grilled sticky rice on a stick — a northern Thai street snack where glutinous rice is moulded around a bamboo skewer and grilled over charcoal until golden and lightly charred.
Cultural Origin
Khao Niew Ping is an Isaan and Northern Thai grilled sticky-rice dish in which seasoned glutinous rice is wrapped in banana leaf and charcoal-grilled, often with a filling of banana, taro, or black bean. It has long been a rural market and roadside snack across the Lao-Isaan cultural belt.
Regional Variants
| Region | How it differs |
|---|---|
| Northern | Northern Thai versions often use plain or banana-filled sticky rice grilled in pandan or banana leaf. |
| Isaan | Isaan versions frequently include a sweet filling of mashed banana or taro with coconut cream brushed on the leaf. |
Allergens & Sensitivities
coconut
Key Ingredients
- glutinous rice
- salt
- coconut milk
- bamboo skewer
Where to Try It
Northern Thai night markets in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai; Isaan markets.
Tips
- Best eaten immediately off the grill while the outside is still crispy — it softens quickly.