Authentic Thai Fried Rice Recipe

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.

Make The Sauce: Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar in a small mixing bowl and keep aside.

Pound The Chilies And Garlic: Add bird’s eye chilies, garlic cloves, and salt to a mortar and pestle and pound to make a coarse paste.

Stir Fry The Rice: Heat oil in a wok or a large pan over high heat.

Once the oil is very hot, add the crushed garlic and red chilies and saute for 8-10 seconds.

Add onions and fry for 4-5 seconds.

Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink in color, 2-3 minutes.

Now add the sauce mixture and cooked rice and mix everything well.

Add black pepper, green onions, and Thai basil and mix well.

Check for salt and add more if needed.

Serve hot with sliced tomato, cucumber, and lime wedges.

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