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Jan recommends Khao Pad ( Thai Fried Rice ) Recipe
Khao Pad is a stir-fried rice with a Thai twist that is salty, garlicky and spicy in flavour. It boasts a unique sweetness from Thai fish sauce and is loaded with fresh garlic and bird-eye chillies!
It should be noted there is no exact recipe to create this dish. Every restaurant and household has their own unique take and it can be modified with any of your favourite proteins to meet all kinds of dietary restrictions. Feel free to adjust and substitute seasonings and ingredients to your preference when you make it at home!
Ingredients:
- Pre-cooked rice (Ideally day-old)
- Peeled and deveined prawns (or whatever protein substitute(s) you prefer)
- Fish sauce (can be swapped out for vegetarian stir-fry sauce (mushroom sauce))
- Light soy sauce
- Sugar
- Bird-eye chillies (can reduce or omit to your preference)
- Vegetables
- 2-3 cloves of garlic
- 1 shallot onion
- 2-3 spring onions
- 2 eggs
- Cucumber slices
- Lime wedges
- Coriander
Instructions:
- Combine fish sauce, light soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl. Whisk it well until the sugar dissolved.
- Drizzle 2 tbsp of oil to a heated pan.
- Stir fry the shallots and garlic for a few seconds until fragrant.
- Add the protein and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Push contents to one side of the pan, drizzle 1 tbsp of oil and add eggs to the wok.
- Let eggs set for a few seconds then break into small pieces.
- Add chillies and sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.
- Add cooked rice and sauce mixture to pan.
- Bring heat to a high and stir fry for about 2 mins or until the sauce is well combined.
- Add spring onions, and toss everything well for another 1-2 mins.
- Remove from heat and serve, Garnish with cucumber, lime wedges, and coriander.
Khao Pad is an easy and flavorful meal bite that can be prepared quickly and simply with delicious results.
If you would like a more detailed measurement and cooking instructions, please visit https://khinskitchen.com/khao-pad/
Enjoy!
Thank you, Jan for recommending this delicious recipe!
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