How to Make Toasted Rice Powder

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Are you all out of toasted rice powder, aka the umami flavor powerhouse that made you fall in love with Thai dishes like larb and nam tok?  Don’t worry, you can make it at home with me cheering you on!

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Add rice and kaffir lime to a dry wok. Stir-fry it off and on over medium-low heat for 10-30 minutes until a deep golden brown.

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Once golden brown, take out the kaffir lime leaf and let the toasted rice powder cool to room temperature.

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Use either a stone mortar and pestle, food processor or spice mill to process it until it’s about the same texture as panko bread crumbs.

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Add it to all your favorite Thai or Laos dishes and enjoy! Grab the recipe in the link below!

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