Khao khluk kapi (Thai: ข้าวคลุกกะปิ, pronounced [kʰâːw kʰlúk kāpìʔ]; sometimes spelled as khao kluk kapi) is a flavorful dish in Thai cuisine that consists of the primary ingredients of fried rice mixed with shrimp paste, the latter of which is known as "kapi" in Thai.[1][2][3][4][5] The dish is typically served with several side dishes or toppings, such as sliced cucumber, sliced shallot, onion or purple onion, deep-fried or fried shrimp, shredded or thinly sliced sour green mango, chili peppers, deep-fried chili peppers, sliced thin egg omelet or crêpe, sweetened roasted pork, pork belly (Chinese mu wan), Chinese sausage such as kun chiang, and mackerel, among others.[1][2][3][4][6]

Khao khluk kapi
Khao khluk kapi with various toppings
TypeRice dish
CourseMain course
Place of originCentral Thailand (adapted from the original Mon dish)
Region or stateSoutheast Asia
Associated cuisineThailand

It has been described as a salad dish per the vegetables that accompany the dish, and as possessing the flavors of saltiness per the shrimp paste, sweetness per the fruits, and spiciness, per the chili peppers.[3][6]

Outside Thailand, the Filipino Bagoong fried rice can be considered a comparable equivalent to this dish.

History

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Khao khluk kapi's recipe was adapted from an original Mon dish during the time of King Rama II.[7][8][9] It is originated in Central Thailand (historical Mon settlement region), and is typically served as a lunch dish in Thailand.[3] Foreign visitors to Thailand may not be aware of the dish's existence.[1][3]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "7 món cơm bình dân nhưng ngon 'không chê vào đâu được' của châu Á". Việt Times Australia (in Vietnamese). April 6, 2017. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  2. ^ a b Ferber, Lawrence (March 7, 2016). "The One Thing Visitors to Thailand Should Know About Ordering Food". CNT. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c d e Bush, Austin (January 4, 2010). "Khao khluk kapi: The best Thai dish you've never heard of". CNN Travel. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  4. ^ a b Philpott, D. (2016). The World of Wine and Food: A Guide to Varieties, Tastes, History, and Pairings. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. p. 452. ISBN 978-1-4422-6804-3.
  5. ^ Journal of the National Research Council of Thailand (in Thai). The Council. 2003.
  6. ^ a b "Gallery: 10 Overlooked Thai Dishes in Chicago from Leela Punyaratabandhu of 'SheSimmers': Serious Eats". Serious Eats. April 20, 2017. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  7. ^ Ekachai, Sanitsuda (2013). "Central thai cultural melting pot serves up delights". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  8. ^ "Khao khluk kapi". samentour.ir. Retrieved 2020-08-08.
  9. ^ "Khao khluk kapi". quakeroats.ph. Retrieved 2020-08-08.[permanent dead link]