How to make Thai Fried Rice / Khao Pad

tom yum paste

🥗Healthier: homemade tom yum seasoning

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Sriracha offers a similar heat with a different flavor profile.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a plant-based protein option.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides a similar umami flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and diced onion; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in shrimp and chicken; cook until shrimp turns pink and chicken is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Add tom yum paste and mix well, cooking for another 2 minutes.

Push the mixture to one side of the skillet and crack an egg into the empty space; scramble until just set.

Combine the egg with the shrimp and chicken mixture.

Add cooked rice, peas, and diced carrots; stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until heated through.

Season with fish sauce and soy sauce; mix thoroughly to combine flavors.

Add chopped green onions and stir-fry for another minute.

Remove from heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves and lime wedges.

Serve hot, with extra chili on the side if desired.

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