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Thai Khao Pad (Fried Rice)

Name: Thai Khao Pad (Fried Rice)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, cold; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 tomato, diced; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 cup protein (shrimp, chicken, or tofu); Green onions for garnish; Lime wedges for garnish; Cucumber slices for serving

Fragrant jasmine rice meets high heat and savory umami in this beloved Thai comfort food, where eggs, protein, and fresh tomatoes create pockets of flavor in every bite. The magic happens in minutes with a wok and cold rice, making it the ultimate quick weeknight dinner or clever way to use leftovers. Authentically balanced with fish sauce and soy, it's pure satisfaction in a bowl.

Prep

10 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Total

20 minutes

Serves

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Instructions

1
Heat oil in a wok over high heat and scramble the eggs until just set; remove and set aside.
2
Add onion, tomato, and protein to the wok; stir-fry until the protein is cooked through.
3
Add the cold rice, breaking up any clumps; mix in fish sauce and soy sauce.
4
Stir well until the rice is heated through and evenly coated.
5
Return the scrambled eggs to the wok and combine thoroughly.
6
Serve hot with lime wedges and cucumber slices on the side.

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