Khao Kan Jin
Rice mixed with minced pork and pork blood, seasoned with salt, fried garlic and shallots, steamed in a banana leaf. Specialty from northern Thailand.
59 ฿
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Description
Khao Kan Jin is a unique specialty from northern Thailand, particularly from Chiang Mai province. This ingenious dish combines steamed sticky rice with finely minced pork and fresh pork blood, creating a rich and moist texture. The mixture is generously seasoned with crispy fried garlic, caramelized shallots, salt and sometimes a touch of chili. Everything is wrapped in fresh banana leaves that impart a subtle, vegetal aroma, then steamed until the rice absorbs all the flavors. The result is a compact, flavorful and very nourishing snack. The pork blood gives the rice a characteristic dark color and a deep umami taste, without being overpowering. It is a popular street food, often consumed for breakfast or as a snack.
History & Origin
Khao Kan Jin is a culinary heritage of the Lanna Kingdom, the ancient northern Thai kingdom centered around Chiang Mai. This ingenious preparation of rice with pork blood dates back several centuries, when rural communities sought ways to preserve and transport food easily. Wrapping in banana leaves served both as natural preservation and a practical container for field workers. Pork blood, rich in iron, was considered a natural fortifier. Today, Khao Kan Jin remains a popular morning snack at northern markets, perpetuating a Lanna culinary tradition several centuries old.
Main Ingredients
- Garlic
- Feuilles de bananier
- Pork
- Rice
- Sang frais