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Nutritional Values
600kcal
30gProtein
70gCarbs
25gFat
4gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
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🐟 Fish
Krabi Shrimp Paste Rice
How to order / say it
Say it
ข้าวคลุกกะปิ — [kaao kluk ga-pee]
Order
I'd like the shrimp paste rice, please.
Locally
ขอข้าวคลุกกะปิครับ
Say locally
Rice dish mixed with aromatic shrimp paste, served with assorted accompaniments
Why try it?
This dish is a local lunchtime favorite in Krabi, showcasing the coastal influence through the use of shrimp paste amidst a mix of fresh herbs and ingredients.
How it tastes
Earthy and pungent with undertones of sweet and salty from shrimp paste, tempered by the freshness of various condiments like mango and egg.
Origin & History — first documented: 1950
Introduced in the 20th century, it represents the unique blending of flavors that Krabi is known for, bringing together simple ingredients in a complex taste harmony.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 200 g jasmine rice
- 🐟 20 g shrimp paste
- 🍋 50 g green mango
- 🥚 2 egg
- 🥩 100 g pork belly
- 🥕 50 g cucumber
Method
- 1 Cook jasmine rice and let cool slightly.
- 2 Fry pork belly until crispy, set aside.
- 3 Stir-fry shrimp paste in oil and mix into warm rice.
- 4 Top rice with slices of green mango, cucumber, pork, and cooked egg.
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