Roasted Rice Powder

Roasted rice powder, called khao kua in Thai and thinh in Vietnamese, is used in both cuisines almost as a seasoning salt. It is sprinkled on top of or mixed into a dish, adding an easy nutty flavor. In Thai food, you will find it always used in laap (Savory Chicken Finely Chopped) and sometimes in Grilled Beef Salad.

Roasted rice powder is very easy to make. We like having it around