Khao Pad

Ingredients

• •3 cups cooked jasmine rice, cooled
• •2 eggs, beaten
• •3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• •3 cloves garlic, minced
• •1/2 cup diced chicken or shrimp
• •1/2 cup diced onion
• •1/2 cup mixed vegetables (peas and carrots)
• •3 tablespoons soy sauce
• •1 tablespoon fish sauce
• •1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• •2 green onions, chopped
• •1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

1. 1Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat, scramble the beaten eggs until cooked, then remove and set aside.
2. 2Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the wok, stir-fry minced garlic and diced onion for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. 3Add the protein (chicken or shrimp) and cook until done, about 2-3 minutes.
4. 4Add the cooled rice, breaking up any clumps, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
5. 5Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 1 minute.
6. 6Pour in soy sauce and fish sauce, mix well, then add white pepper to taste.
7. 7Return the scrambled eggs to the wok, toss everything together for 1 minute.
8. 8Transfer to serving plates, garnish with green onions, and serve with lime wedges on the side.

💡 Thai fried rice benefits from a hot wok and quick cooking. Add the lime at the table rather than into the pan so its acidity stays bright.

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