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Nam khao

Naem khao , also known as yam naem (Thai: ยำแหนม) is a very popular Lao appetizer salad originating from Tha Deua, a small port village, in Vientiane, Laos. Nam khao can be found at street stalls, restaurants, or served communal/potluck style on large trays at parties and other celebratory events. The dish has spread to Northeastern Thailand (Isan) and the rest of Thailand when Laotians and ethnic Lao from the Isan region migrated to Bangkok for work. The dish is also gaining popularity in the West where the Laotians have immigrated. It was also named among the best street foods in Asia. Naem khao is also known as naem Thadeua (Lao: ແໜມທ່າເດືອ, pronounced [nɛ̌ːm tʰāː dɯ̀a]), naem khao tod (Lao: ແໜມເຂົ້າທອດ, pronounced [nɛ̌ːm kʰȁːw tʰɔ̂ːt]), yam naem khao thot (Thai: ยำแหนมข้าวทอด, pronounced [jām nɛ̌ːm kʰâːw tʰɔ̂ːt]) or naem khluk (Thai: แหนมคลุก, pronounced [nɛ̌ːm kʰlúk]) and translated or transliterated as Lao crispy rice salad, Lao fried rice ball salad.

Source: Wikipedia