This morning, let's start the day with a simple yet incredibly flavorful Thai-style dish: "Khao Tom Khao" (White Rice Porridge), served with "fragrant fried salted fish" and soft-boiled organic eggs. This dish is a long-standing preserved food in Thai cuisine. It's a wonderful way to turn leftover rice from dinner into a wonderful breakfast.
Warm, tender white rice porridge with perfectly salty fried salted fish, crispy skin and firm flesh, and a delicious aroma that fills the house. When you eat them together, it's a perfect combination and a great way to energize your morning.
🍳 Delicious white rice porridge with fried salted fish and organic eggs
This dish is super easy to make. Just prepare a few basic ingredients and you've got a delicious, healthy breakfast.
Ingredients
Cooked rice (you can use leftover rice from the previous meal or freshly cooked rice)
Water
Salted fish (such as salted mackerel, salted mackerel, or other salted small fish of your choice)
Vegetable oil for frying
Organic eggs (or chicken/duck eggs, as desired)
Optional side dishes (additional flavor and nutritional value can be added, such as fried garlic, chopped green onions, ground pepper, or even a mango/shallot/sliced chili salad to go with the fried salted fish)
Method
Making White Rice Porridge
Place cooked rice in a pot or container, then add water (approximately 1 part cooked rice to 3-4 parts water, or adjust to taste).
Bring to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot and burning.
Continue to simmer until the rice grains begin to expand and burst, reaching the desired thickness.
If the water becomes too dry or you prefer a more liquid porridge, add more water.
Once the desired consistency and thickness is achieved, turn off the heat and let it simmer.
Frying the Salted Fish
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
When the oil is hot (try dropping a piece of fish into the pan; if it puffs, it's done), slowly add the salted fish.
Start with the larger salted fish, then add the smaller fish to ensure even cooking.
Fry until the fish is golden brown, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and fragrant throughout the house.
Remove the salted fish from the pan and drain on paper towels until completely dry. This will help the fish stay crispy for longer.
How to Boil Organic Eggs (Soft-Boiled)
Bring water to a boil and add the eggs.
For soft-boiled eggs, boil for 6-7 minutes. For fully cooked eggs, boil for 9-10 minutes.
When the time is up, remove the eggs and immediately immerse them in ice-cold water to stop the cooking process. This will help them peel easily and ensure a beautiful, runny yolk.
Preparation and Serving
Scoop hot white rice porridge into bowls or cups.
Arrange the crispy fried salted fish, drained from the oil, on a side dish.
Peel the soft-boiled eggs and place them alongside.
Arrange the rice porridge, salted fish, and all the side dishes on the table. Prepare spoons and cups.
Everyone is ready! Scoop the rice porridge into your own bowl, top with a soft-boiled egg cut to reveal a runny yolk, and enjoy with the delicious fried salted fish. This completes a delicious and heartwarming breakfast.
This dish is more than just breakfast. It's a familiar flavor, a part of the Thai way of life that helps you feel full, comfortable, and start the day with happiness. 🥰
For today, I must take my leave, my friends. See you next time. Thank you for following and supporting me. Thank you very much.
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