Can I use other types of rice to make the toasted powder?

Yes! Jasmine rice is a great substitute for sticky rice for toasted rice powder. Basmati rice is my next recommendation. I’ve never tried toasting brown rice before, but if that’s all you have, give it a go and let me know how it turns out. (:

Can I buy toasted rice powder?

You can buy store-bought toasted rice powder from your local Asian grocery stores. I don’t recommend purchasing store-bought ones unless you have to. It is so easy and quick to make your own at home, and it’s much more fragrant and fresh when making it at home.

What to do with leftover toasted rice powder?

You can store the leftover Khao Khua in a small glass jar in your pantry for up to 2 months. Or you can store it in the freezer for up to 1 year!

What is Khao Khua used for?

Khao Khua is used in many Thai dishes in salads, sauces, and soups. It's a common ingredient for adding crunch and nutty flavor to top off different dishes.

What is a substitute for Khao Khua?

There is no substitute for Khao Khua. However, different types of rice may be used as substitutes. Any white rice, besides sticky rice and jasmine rice, like long-grain white, Japanese short-grain, and Basmati rice, may be used.

Toasted Rice Powder, Khao Khua

Name: Toasted Rice Powder, Khao Khua
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1/2 cup uncooked sticky rice. Jasmine rice works too!

Description

Toasted rice powder, Khao Khua, is one of the most basic yet essential Thai ingredients. White rice, usually sticky rice or Jasmine rice, is used to dry roast in a pan, then it's ground up into small pieces to the top on salads, sauces, and soups! The crunchy texture and nutty aroma elevate any dish it's used in! Only one ingredient is needed!

Ingredients

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1/2 cup uncooked sticky rice. Jasmine rice works too!

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Instructions

Place a dry pan, skillet, or wok (no oil added) over medium heat on your stove. Place uncooked sticky rice in the dry skillet and shake it slightly to level the rice grains so it gets toasted evenly.
Toast the rice for 10-15 minutes or until the rice is deep golden brown. Stir continuously and shake the grains so it doesn’t stick together or burn.
Once the rice is evenly toasted, turn the heat off, remove the pan, and transfer it to a plate. Let it cool to room temperature. Be sure to remove the rice from the hot pan, as the heat will continue to cook it after removing it from the stove.
Once the rice is cooled, put it in a spice grinder and grind for a few seconds until most grains break into a semi-coarse powder. You can also use the mortar and pestle to grind the rice. Leave some in big grains for the extra pop and a crispy taste. Store in an airtight jar in the pantry, refrigerator, or freezer! See kitchen notes for more storage tips.

Notes

How coarse or fine of a texture you want your Khao Khua is entirely up to you! Some like it extra fine, while I like mine somewhere in the middle with extra chunks for the crunchy texture of my food!
Toasting your rice on medium-low heat will work too. It will take a bit longer. Watch for the golden hues on the rice when it's ready. I like to toast my rice on a higher heat since I always run short on time. (:
A small food processor could work, but if making a large batch. Otherwise, it's too large and will not work well.
Keep any left-grind rice in a small glass container with a label and place it in the freezer to keep the flavor and fragrance longer.
Ground-up rice will last up to 2 months in the pantry before losing fragrance and flavor. It will last up to 4 months in the refrigerator and up to 1 year in the freezer!

Four helpful methods to grind up the toasted rice

The best way to grind up toasted rice is to use a spice grinder. My favorite method! Super fast and easy!
Use a small mortar and pestle to grind the rice. Use any that you have. Be careful not to pound too hard on the small clay ones, as they could break.
Place the dry rice in a Ziploc bag, place a kitchen towel over the bag, and use a heavy kitchen tool to crush the rice.
Use your coffee grinder. Wash and dry the coffee grinder well before adding the rice.

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Cook Time: 15
Category: Easy recipes, Vegan, vegetarian
Method: roasting
Cuisine: Thai

Keywords: toasted rice powder, ground toasted rice powder, khao khua, Thai toasted rice powder, rice powder