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Khao-Chae Khao-Chae is one kind of food that you can find in Thailand. “Khao” means rice and “Chae” means to soak in water, so Khao-Chae means “rice soaked in water”. Khao-Chae is rather hard to find nowadays. There are not many shops or reataurants that make it. History Khao-Chae in Thailand, originally a royal cuisine, or a dish that was developed within a palace, or by a royal family member, is usually found in the April. Khao-Chae origin came from Mon(Myanmar). Almost 200 years ago during the reign King Rama ll of Thialand, it was consumed in the Royal Courts. It was not until the time of King Rama V that Khao- Chae became a popular widely consumed dish appreciated for its cooling and refreshing properties. At the early year, It was regarded as “Chao Wang” dish which means dish from palace . Khao-Chae ( Original ) Rice with jasmine water

How to cook Unlike other Thai dishes, Khao-Chae is less flavorful and not at all spicy. What make this dish tasty are the side dishes which are five to six different things. There are many various recipes, but the essential remain the same. 1.	Shrimp paste 2.	Stuffed shallots 3.	Stuffed sweet peppers 4.	Shredded sweetened beef or pork 5.	Stir-fried sweet pickled Chinese turnips with eggs How to eat Khao-Chae -	Heap your bowl with rice, followed by just enough jasmine water to cover the rice. -	Add enough ice to cool thing down. -	Do not put the side dishes into your bowl of rice. Have a little bite of your side dish first then follow with a spoonful of the icy rice.

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