Description
'White Spirit'. A potent, clear distilled liquor (30-40% ABV) made from rice or molasses. The cheap, fiery fuel for manual laborers, especially in Isan.
Restaurants serving Lao Khao (Thai White Spirit)
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The Recipe section below is a general reference, not a recipe from the listed shops.
Recipe
Ingredients
- Rice(or Sugarcane molasses)
Instructions
- (Beverage) *Poured straight into shot glasses, or mixed with soda/energy drinks.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Ko-rui Shochu, Vodka
Pairing
Larb Dip (Raw meat) / Som Tum
Trivia
[Difference] Beer is 'fancy'; Lao Khao is the 'hardcore, cheap booze to get drunk'. Essential for a true local Thai experience.
Eating tips & etiquette
Slammed in shots yelling 'Chon Kaew!' (Cheers) with Larb. Burns the throat on the way down.
Allergen
None