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Printed July 28, 2026
Printed July 28, 2026
Solo Servings
Midnight Khao Tom Moo (Thai Rice Soup) for One
Thailand's ultimate comfort food, this ginger-spiked rice soup with ground pork becomes your new favorite late-night ritual. Light yet satisfying, it's like a warm hug in a bowl at any hour.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 cups chicken or pork stock
- 100g ground pork
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, cut into matchsticks
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 green onion, sliced
- Fried garlic (optional)
- Lime wedge
Preparation
In Thailand, khao tom is what you eat when you need comfort—after a late night, before an early morning, or simply when you want something gentle and warming. This solo version respects the original's simplicity while giving you a complete, nourishing meal from a single pot.
Preparation
- Bring the stock to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger matchsticks, letting them perfume the broth for 2 minutes.
- Add the ground pork, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in the cooked rice, fish sauce, and white pepper. Let everything heat through for 2 minutes—the rice will start to break down slightly, thickening the soup.
- Create a small whirlpool in the soup with your spoon, then crack the egg into the center. Let it poach gently for 2-3 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.
- Pour into your bowl and top with cilantro, green onion, and fried garlic if using. Serve with a lime wedge on the side to squeeze over top.
- Eat slowly, letting each spoonful warm you from the inside out.
