Steps
- 1.
Khao Nok Khao Som (Northern Laos): Sour version with tamarind paste mixed into the rice-insect blend before steaming
- 2.
Khao Nok Khao Moo (Vientiane): Pork belly layered with insect rice in banana leaf parcels
- 3.
Khao Nok Khao Jeow (Luang Prabang): Served with spicy eggplant dip (jeow mak keua) as textural contrast
The Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction