Thai cuisine: Khao Pad - Scallop - pineapple mango relish recipe

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + vinegar

Soy sauce is easier to find and still provides umami flavor.

jasmine rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: tofu

Flaxseed meal serves as a vegan egg substitute.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken and tofu are more affordable protein options.

Cook jasmine rice in a large pot with water and salt until boiling; reduce heat and cook for 10-12 minutes.

Set the cooked rice aside for plating.

Peel and dice the pineapple and mango.

Add chopped garlic, shallot, chili, bell peppers, chives, and coriander to the diced fruits.

Season the relish with lime juice, fish sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.

Cut carrot, celery, onion, garlic, chili, green beans, and ginger into brunoise style.

Heat peanut oil in a pan and sauté all the cut ingredients, seasoning with fish sauce, oyster sauce, and soy sauce.

Add the cooked rice to the pan and gently mix.

Add eggs to the rice mixture and mix well; keep on the side.

Sear scallops on a hot pan for 60 seconds on both sides, seasoning with salt and pepper.

Add a cold butter cube to the scallops for flavor.

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