Toasted Rice Powder

Toasted rice powder, or khao kuah, is so easy to prepare and adds a hit of nuttiness to everything it touches. This is what gives laab and other herbaceous Thai salads a greater depth of flavor. Trust me, it’s noticeable when it’s not there. Yes, you can purchase it at an Asian grocery store, but it’s so easy to make yourself that you should never skip it. An added benefit of making rice powder at home is that toasting releases the fragrant aroma of browned rice, which will make your house