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How To Make Toasted Rice Powder (Thai khao khua)

Close-up of Thai toasted rice powder with a coarse texture in a black bowl, showing the grainy detail and nutty golden color.
This easy Thai toasted rice powder recipe shows how to make khao khua from scratch with a pan and mortar or food processor.
Praew
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Cuisine Asian, Thai
Course Ingredients
Serving Size 5

Equipment

  • mortar and pestle or food processor
  • Toasting pan or skillet

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup glutinous rice, as needed

Instructions

  • Place a dry pan over low heat. Add glutinous rice and dry roast, stirring constantly, for 5–10 minutes until golden and fragrant. Be careful not to let it get too dark, or it will turn bitter.
  • Remove from the pan and let the rice cool completely before grinding.
  • Use a mortar and pestle to pound the toasted rice into a coarse powder. For a quicker option, pulse in a food processor until you get a slightly gritty texture; don’t overblend.

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
  • This recipe yields extras you can store for later.
Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.3mg