Koi (dish)

Koi ( Thai: ก้อย ) is a method of preparation of meat products in the Northeast region of Thailand, the so-called Isaan.

The full name of the final judgment is based on the main ingredient, such as Koi Wua ( ก้อย วัว - Beef Koi), or Koi Pla ( ก้อย ปลา - Fish Koi).

Preparation

Raw pork or beef is chopped and crushed small. The associated blood is also used. Then the spices are added: lime juice, fish sauce, fresh chili peppers ( phrik Khi Nu ( พริก ขี้หนู - [p ʰ Rik -k ʰ î ː - nǔ ː ] ), literally mouse droppings chilli, Capsicum frutescens ), fresh mint leaves and chopped shallots. Another typical ingredient is Khao Khua Pon ( ข้าว คั่ว ป่น - uncooked brown rice roasted, crushed in a mortar ).

A similar dish is known in Thailand as something Koi: Lab ( ลาบ, also Larb or laab written ). It is produced with the same spices, however, the main ingredients are pre- cooked.