Claim: Nam Khao is made with deep-fried rice balls, it is traditionally eaten as a wrap and involves seasoning cooked rice.
Evidence: Nam Khao is made with deep-fried rice balls (similar to a spherical croquette), chunks of Lao-style Vietnamese fermented pork sausage (som moo or naem chua), chopped peanuts, grated coconut, sliced scallions or shallots, mint, cilantro, lime juice, fish sauce, and other ingredients. Nam Khao is traditionally eaten as a wrap by filling individual lettuce leaf with a spoonful of the Nam Khao mixture and then topping it with fresh herbs and dried chili peppers.