Southern Thailand
Khao yam
ข้าวยำ
Also called: southern rice salad
Mild
What it is
Rice tossed with toasted coconut, shredded herbs, pomelo, bean sprouts and a salty fermented fish sauce called budu. Bright, fresh and a southern breakfast staple.
How to order it
Look for it at morning markets in the South.
Not spicy, please: ไม่เผ็ด (mai phet). More in phrases for ordering food.