Toasted Rice (Khao Kua)

Steps

▶ Tap a timecode to jump to roughly that moment in the video.

1. 1
   Heat a pan over medium-low heat. Add 5 tablespoons of jasmine rice and 5 tablespoons of sticky rice to the pan.
   ▶ ≈1:00
2. 2
   Continuously stir the rice to ensure even cooking and heating throughout.
   ▶ ≈1:56
3. 3
   Add 5 kaffir lime leaves and 1 stalk of lemongrass that has been cut into small pieces.
   ▶ ≈2:09
4. 4
   Continue stirring over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes until the rice turns golden brown. Be careful not to let it burn.
   ▶ ≈3:25
5. 5
   Turn off the heat and allow the toasted rice mixture to cool in the pan.
   ▶ ≈6:02
6. 6
   Once cooled, grind the toasted rice into powder using a blender or mortar and pestle.
   ▶ ≈8:14