The OLD SCHOOL Thai fried rice recipe you should know about 💯 | Marion's Kitchen

jasmine rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is lower in calories and easier to find.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds unique flavor while being healthier.

eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu provides protein without cholesterol.

Prepare 3 eggs and set aside.

Heat a wok or pan until very hot, almost smoky.

Add vegetable oil, chopped garlic, and onion; sauté until fragrant.

Add tomato wedges and cook until softened.

Incorporate chopped cabbage and toss until slightly wilted.

Add cooked rice, followed by fish sauce, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce; mix well.

Sprinkle sugar over the rice mixture and stir to combine.

Push rice to one side of the pan and add more oil to the empty side.

Crack eggs into the empty side and scramble until almost set; then mix with rice.

Season with white pepper and toss everything together.

Add chopped coriander and spring onion, reserving some for garnish.

Serve with cucumber slices and lime wedges, and optionally drizzle with chili sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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