Kao Khlook Kapi (ข้าวคลุกกะปิ)

Kao Khlook Kapi is a single dish of the central region using rice at the bottom of the pot or left over rice which is mixed with good quality shimp paste and then fried until aromatic. Dried shrimps are then added and mixed thoroughly until the tase is just right.

The dish is eaten with side ingredients such as finely chopped raw mangoes, sliced shallots and sliced hot chillies. Sliced green shallots are sprinkled on top of the dish. Sweet pork is another indispensable ingredient.

Kao Khlook Kapi is a dish that people in the old times thought up to make use of left over rice which ingredients usually found in the kitchen are added.