Signification
A popular dish of rice stir-fried with ingredients.
Contexte culturel
Khao Phat is often served with 'Prik Nam Pa'—a condiment of fish sauce, lime, and sliced chilies. It's considered incomplete without it. In Lao homes, fried rice is the traditional way to use up leftover 'Khao Chao' (jasmine rice) from the night before. It's rarely made with fresh rice because fresh rice is too wet. In Luang Prabang, you might find fried rice with a side of 'Kai Pen' (fried river weed), adding a unique local crunch. While most Lao food is eaten with hands (sticky rice), Khao Phat is always eaten with a spoon and fork. The spoon is the primary tool, and the fork is used to push food onto the spoon.
The Egg Factor
If you want a fried egg on top, say 'Sai khai dao'. It makes the meal much better!
Spiciness
Even if you say 'bor phet', some chefs might still use the same wok that just had chilies. Be prepared!
Signification
A popular dish of rice stir-fried with ingredients.
The Egg Factor
If you want a fried egg on top, say 'Sai khai dao'. It makes the meal much better!
Spiciness
Even if you say 'bor phet', some chefs might still use the same wok that just had chilies. Be prepared!
Leftover Magic
Always use day-old rice if you're cooking it yourself. Fresh rice will turn into mush.
The Lime Squeeze
Always squeeze the lime over the rice before eating. It cuts through the oil and balances the flavor.
Teste-toi
How do you say 'Chicken Fried Rice' in Lao?
I want to order...
The pattern is [Khao Phat] + [Protein].
Fill in the missing word for 'Fried Rice'.
ຂ້ອຍມັກກິນເຂົ້າ____.
'Phat' means stir-fried, completing the phrase 'Khao Phat'.
Match the Lao phrase to the situation.
You are at a restaurant and want to know the price of fried rice.
'Raka thao dai' is the standard way to ask 'How much?'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ເອົາເຂົ້າຜັດກຸ້ງບໍ່? B: ບໍ່, ຂ້ອຍຢາກກິນເຂົ້າຜັດ____ (pork).
'Mu' means pork in Lao.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Khao Phat
Meat
- • Khao Phat Mu
- • Khao Phat Kai
Seafood
- • Khao Phat Kung
- • Khao Phat Thale
Special
- • Khao Phat American
- • Khao Phat Phiset
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesI want to order...
The pattern is [Khao Phat] + [Protein].
ຂ້ອຍມັກກິນເຂົ້າ____.
'Phat' means stir-fried, completing the phrase 'Khao Phat'.
You are at a restaurant and want to know the price of fried rice.
'Raka thao dai' is the standard way to ask 'How much?'.
A: ເອົາເຂົ້າຜັດກຸ້ງບໍ່? B: ບໍ່, ຂ້ອຍຢາກກິນເຂົ້າຜັດ____ (pork).
'Mu' means pork in Lao.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsUsually no, but it depends on the cook. It's safer to say 'bor phet' if you're sensitive.
Yes! Ask for 'Khao Phat Pak' (vegetables) and say 'bor sai nam pa' (no fish sauce).
Jasmine rice (Khao Chao) is standard. Sticky rice is never used.
Yes, it's a very common and filling breakfast in Laos.
They are very similar, but Lao versions might use different local herbs or a bit of Padaek.
Add 'jan yai' (large plate) to your order.
It can be oily, but it's full of fresh veggies and protein.
No, use a spoon and fork. Only sticky rice is eaten with hands.
It means to stir-fry in a wok with a small amount of oil.
That's a specific variation with ketchup and hot dogs, popular in the region.
Expressions liées
ເຂົ້າໜຽວ
contrastSticky rice
ຜັດໄທ
similarPad Thai noodles
ເຂົ້າຕົ້ມ
builds onBoiled rice/porridge
ໝໍ້ຂາງ
specialized formWok
