Khao Pad (Thai Fried Rice)

Khao Pad is a beloved Thai fried rice dish that combines fragrant jasmine rice with fresh vegetables, proteins, and a touch of soy sauce for flavor. It's a comforting and satisfying meal, perfect for using up leftovers or a quick weeknight dinner.

Thai · 20 min · 2 servings · niran_foodie

Ingredients

• 300 g jasmine rice, cooked and cooled
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 100 g peas, frozen
• 2 egg, beaten
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 spring onions, sliced
• to taste lime wedges, for serving

Method

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and diced onion, sautéing until fragrant and the onion is translucent.
3. Stir in the diced carrot and frozen peas, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
4. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour in the beaten eggs, scrambling them until cooked through.
5. Add the cooked jasmine rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps and mixing well with the vegetables and eggs.
6. Pour in the soy sauce, stirring to evenly coat the rice and heat through, about 2-3 minutes.
7. Stir in the sliced spring onions, cooking for another minute.
8. Serve hot with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.

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