Khao Lueang Up Gai

Chicken Curry with Yellow Rice

“Khao Lueang Up Gai” ( ข้าวเหลืองอุ๊ปไก่ ) is a northern Thai curry with chicken and tomatoes that is prepared with a paste made from dried chilis, garlic, Thua Nao and prawn paste. Traditionally, this curry is then served with rice that has been coloured yellow with turmeric. The dish also goes by the name “Khao Lueang Jan Gai” ( ข้าวเหลืองจันไก่ ).

Name
Khao Lueang Up Gai
Khao (ข้าว)
Rice
Lueang (เหลือง)
yellow
Up
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Gai (ไก่)
Chicken
Alternative names
Khao Lueang Oop Gai, Khao Lueang Jan Gai

Recipes

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