Thai Fried Rice
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 to 6 servings
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Calories
470 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Thai Fried Rice
Description
This recipe for Thai Fried Rice starts by sautéing onion until softened, then cooking mushrooms and broccoli until crisp-tender. Minced garlic is added shortly before incorporating chilled jasmine rice. Stir-frying the rice breaks up clumps and toasts grains slightly, producing a light, non-sticky texture. Peanuts and soy sauce are folded in last to add crunch and savory flavor. The simple method highlights natural vegetable freshness and allows control over seasoning with soy sauce varieties.
Serving suggestions include sliced green onion and cucumber for freshness, lime wedges to add acidity, and sriracha for those who want a spicy kick. These optional garnishes customize the dish to individual taste.
The recipe notes that the preparation time excludes the required step of cooking and chilling the rice ahead, which is essential to achieve proper fried rice texture. Planning in advance ensures the best outcome.
Ingredients
For the rice:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion chopped, small
- 1 baby bella mushrooms sliced
- 4 cups broccoli bite-sized florets
- 4 garlic minced, large cloves
- 5 cups jasmine rice chilled, cooked
- ½ cup peanuts roughly chopped
- soy sauce or to taste, low sodium, or tamari
For serving:
- green onion thinly sliced
- cucumber thinly sliced
- peanuts chopped, extra
- lime wedges
- sriracha
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. When hot, add in the onion and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, until it starts to soften.
- Stir in the mushrooms and broccoli. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, until the broccoli is crisp tender.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the cold rice to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes, until fried and hot (using a wooden spoon to break up the clumps as it cooks).
- Remove from the heat and stir in the peanuts and soy sauce.
- Serve with desired garnishes.
Notes
- Plan ahead to cook and chill the jasmine rice before making the fried rice; this is essential for good texture.
- Adjust soy sauce to taste, choosing low sodium or tamari based on preference.
- Add garnishes like green onion, cucumber, lime, and sriracha as desired to customize flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 470 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 470kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 567mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 568IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 93% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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