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Egg Fried Rice Thai Style

Cultural Context

Egg Fried Rice, or Khao Pad Khai, is a beloved Thai street food that showcases the country's culinary emphasis on fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Traditionally made with leftover rice, it reflects the resourcefulness of Thai cooking. This dish is often enjoyed as a quick meal or snack, and variations abound, incorporating different proteins or vegetables. Its global popularity has led to many adaptations, but the essence of using simple, high-quality ingredients remains.

ThaiTHmain
30 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 cups cooked rice
4 large eggs
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup peas
1/2 cup chopped green onions
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1 lime
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free while salt is a basic alternative.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a common substitute for fish sauce.

1

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

2

Add minced garlic and diced onion; sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

3

Add diced carrots and peas; cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.

4

Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet; crack eggs into the empty space.

5

Scramble the eggs until just set, then mix with the vegetables.

6

Add cooked rice, breaking up clumps; stir-fry until heated through, about 3-5 minutes.

7

Drizzle in soy sauce and fish sauce; mix well to combine.

8

Season with white pepper and sugar; adjust to taste.

9

Stir in chopped green onions and cilantro just before serving.

10

Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

Cooking Techniques

stir-frying

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggsfishsoy

Also Known As

Khao Pad KhaiThai Egg Fried Rice

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