Thai Fried Rice (Khao Pad)
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Khao Pad is a simple yet delicious Thai fried rice dish made with jasmine rice, vegetables, and your choice of protein. It’s a versatile dish that’s perfect for using up leftovers.
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 portions 1x
- Category: Easy
Ingredients
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- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup shrimp, chicken, or tofu
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- Lime wedges and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion, and stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add mixed vegetables and protein, and cook until done.
- Push everything to one side of the pan and pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble the eggs and then mix everything together.
- Add the cooked rice, soy sauce, fish sauce, and oyster sauce. Stir-fry until well combined and heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with lime wedges and cilantro. Enjoy!
