Thai Shrimp Paste Fried Rice Recipe - Khao Kluk Kapi | Thai Girl in the Kitchen

shrimp paste

🥗Healthier: miso

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Miso provides umami flavor while being vegetarian.

cooked shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu adds protein and is cost-effective.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and affordable.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon offers similar acidity, while vinegar is budget-friendly.

Prepare the shrimp paste fried rice by combining steamed rice, shrimp paste, and minced garlic in a pan and cooking until heated through.

Prepare the caramelized pork by sautéing pork belly and shallots, then adding palm sugar, light soy sauce, and black soy sauce until caramelized.

Prepare the side dish with condiments like Chinese sausages, eggs, long green beans, fresh chili, lime, dried shrimp, and sour mango.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

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