Sukhothai gastronomy ซ Lao khao (clear rice spirit) is made of stickyrice fermented with luk paeng (starter). Thestarter is made of rice flour mixed with herbsincluding chillies, garlic, pepper, ginger, liquorice and lime water. After being fermented for a week, the milky wine will be distilled over a charcoal stove to make clear rice spirit.