How to make Thai Fried Rice - Episode 1193

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 a wok over medium heat and add vegetable oil.

Crack 1 egg into the hot oil, season with salt and black pepper, and scramble until cooked to your liking.

Remove the scrambled egg from the wok and set aside.

Add sesame oil to the same wok.

Add ginger and garlic, and sauté for a couple of seconds until fragrant.

Add shrimp paste to the wok and let it fry in the oil until dissolved.

Add chopped onions and pimento peppers to the wok, along with peas and carrots, and cook for about 2 minutes, seasoning with salt.

Add cooked jasmine rice to the wok, along with bean sprouts, chopped scallions, and a handful of thai basil leaves.

Add sweet soy sauce to the mixture and toss everything together until well mixed, being careful not to overcook the thai basil leaves.

Taste and adjust salt as needed before serving.

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