Thai Khao Tom Mat
Khao Tom Mat is a beloved Thai comfort food, essentially a savory sticky rice dumpling steamed in banana leaves. It is traditionally made with glutinous rice, seasoned pork or chicken, and aromatics like garlic and white pepper, creating a fragrant and satisfying snack or light meal. This dish is particularly popular in the Isan (northeastern) region of Thailand.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
It is a carbohydrate-rich dish due to the glutinous rice, with moderate protein from the pork filling. A single serving provides a good source of energy and key minerals like iron, with a rough calorie estimate of around 200-250 per dumpling.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 65 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Potassium | 220 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Phosphorus | 110 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 2.8 mg |
| Folate | 55 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Khao Tom Mat is a common street food and offering at temples, often wrapped in a distinctive pyramid shape. Its unique preparation involves steaming the rice and filling together inside the banana leaf, which imparts a subtle, earthy aroma and helps retain moisture.
