''Khao khluk kapi'' (, ; sometimes spelled as ''khao kluk kapi'') is a flavorful dish in Thai cuisine that consists of the primary ingredients of fried rice mixed with shrimp paste, the latter of which is known as "kapi" in Thai. The dish is typically served with several
side dish
A side dish, sometimes referred to as a side order, side item, or simply a side, is a food item that accompanies the entrée or main course at a meal.
It has been described as a salad dish per the vegetables that accompany the dish, and as possessing the flavors of saltiness per the shrimp paste, sweetness per the fruits, and spiciness, per the chili peppers.
Outside Thailand, the Filipino Bagoong fried rice can be considered a comparable equivalent to this dish.
History
''Khao khluk kapi's'' recipe was adapted from an original Mon dish during the time of King Rama II. It is originated in Central Thailand (historical Mon settlement region), and is typically served as a lunch dish in Thailand. Foreign visitors to Thailand may not be aware of the dish's existence.
List of rice dishes
This is a list of rice dishes from all over the world, arranged alphabetically. Rice is the seed of the monocot plants ''Oryza sativa'' (Asian rice) or ''Oryza glaberrima'' (African rice). As a cereal, cereal grain, it is the most widely consumed s ...