Thai Food: Thai Khao Pad -Food Video

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.

Heat oil in a wok.

Saute minced garlic and sliced shallots.

Add diced carrots to the wok.

Crack an egg and scramble it with the vegetables.

Stir and cook jasmine rice in the wok.

Season the rice with fish sauce, oyster sauce, and soy sauce.

Add chopped green onions, Thai chilies, and fresh cilantro.

Keep stirring on high heat for the smoky wok hay flavor.

Serve hot with lime wedges and cucumber slices.

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