A gentle, comforting bean‑based soup inspired by Laos’ famous noodle broth. Fun fact: Khao Piak is considered the Laotian equivalent of chicken noodle soup — the ultimate comfort food.

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LA 2. Khao Piak Bean Soup (Laotian Comfort Bean Broth)

A gentle, comforting bean‑based soup inspired by Laos’ famous noodle broth. Fun fact: Khao Piak is considered the Laotian equivalent of chicken noodle soup — the ultimate comfort food.

Bean: Mung beans (soft, soothing texture) Tempering: Not used in Laotian cooking.

🍲 FULL‑POT RECIPE (1 lb mung beans)

Ingredients — Bean Pot

• 1 lb mung beans
• 10–12 cups water
• 1–2 cups dehydrated veg OR 3–4 cups fresh veg (onion, garlic, ginger, greens)
• 1 tsp garlic
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1 tsp white pepper
• Salt to taste
• Optional: squeeze of lime
• Ingredients — Grain Pot
• 5 lb parboiled rice
• 5 lb barley
• 12 cups water
• Salt to taste

 Instructions — Full Pot

Pot 1: Khao Piak Bean Soup

1. Simmer mung beans 45–60 minutes until soft.
2. Add vegetables, garlic, ginger, pepper, and salt.
3. Simmer 15–20 minutes until soothing and aromatic.
4. Add lime if desired.

Pot 2: Rice + Barley

Simmer 35–40 minutes.

Serve

• Ladle bean soup over rice/barley or serve alongside.
• Add sprouts for brightness.

🍲 QUARTER‑POT RECIPE (¼ lb mung beans)

Ingredients — Bean Pot

• ¼ lb mung beans
• 3 cups water
• ½–1 cup dehydrated veg OR 1 cup fresh veg
• ¼ tsp garlic
• ¼ tsp ginger
• Pinch white pepper
• Salt to taste

Grain Pot

• ⅜ lb rice
• ⅛ lb barley
• 3 cups water