“Khao Mok Gai” (
ข้าวหมกไก่) is a southern Thai dish that consists of spiced chicken and rice that has been fried with turmeric and
other spices. It has influences from Indian and Muslim cuisine and resembles biryani, which is why it is also called “Thai Biryani” in the West. The dish is
often served with fresh herbs, fried shallots, cucumber slices and a sauce made from palm sugar, tamarind, chilis and a range of spices. The dish is also known
as “Khao Buree” (
ข้าวบุหรี่).
Name
Khao Mok Gai
Khao (ข้าว)
Rice
Mok (หมก)
steam (Isaan)
Gai (ไก่)
Chicken
Alternative names
Kao Mok Gai,
Khao Mok Kai,
Kao Mok Kai,
Khao Buri,
Kao Buri,
Khao Buree
