Description
Experience a burst of authentic Thai flavors with this mouth-watering recipe for Authentic Thai Fried Rice (Khao Pad).
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cold cooked jasmine rice
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (like canola or sunflower)
- 1 garlic clove, smashed
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup diced chicken, shrimp, or tofu
- ¼ cup diced carrots
- ¼ cup chopped bell pepper
- ¼ cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- ½ lime, for squeezing
Instructions
- Start by breaking up any clumps of your cold jasmine rice. Using your damp fingers, gently separate the grains so that they are light and fluffy.
- Heat your wok or a wide skillet over high heat until it becomes shimmering hot. This high temperature is essential for stir-frying, as it helps to quickly cook the ingredients while enhancing their flavors.
- Once the pan is hot, add a tablespoon of neutral oil. When the oil is shimmering, toss in the smashed garlic, stirring it for about 5 seconds until it releases a fragrant aroma.
- Next, add your diced chicken, shrimp, or tofu to the pan. Stir-fry them for a few minutes until just cooked through.
- Once your protein is cooked, push everything to one side of the pan. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty side and scramble them lightly.
- Now it’s time to add your diced carrots, bell pepper, and frozen peas. Stir-fry these vegetables for about 30 seconds.
- Add the prepared jasmine rice to the wok. Drizzle the soy sauce and fish sauce around the edges of the pan.
- Sprinkle in the sugar to balance out the flavors and continue to stir until the rice is hot throughout and lightly crispy.
Notes
Cooked rice should be cold to prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 per serving
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Protein: 25 g