Thai Fried Rice
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
14 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
236 kcal
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Cuisine
Thai
Thai Fried Rice
Description
The dish begins by heating vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet, followed by quickly stir-frying finely chopped garlic and diced onion. Protein such as prawns, shrimp, or thinly sliced chicken breast is added and cooked briefly before the lightly beaten egg is scrambled alongside. Cold cooked jasmine rice is then incorporated and stir-fried with the selected sauce blend, allowing all grains to absorb the flavors. Green parts of the scallion are added near the end to provide freshness.
The final dish has a balanced savory and umami flavor, with tender pieces of protein and slightly crisp vegetables. It features fragrant jasmine rice with a slightly chewy texture due to refrigeration before cooking, common for fried rice preparations. The fresh tomato wedges, cucumber slices, and coriander garnish add brightness and contrast.
Three sauce variants offer different taste profiles: a soy and oyster sauce blend resembling home-style cooking, a traditional fish and oyster sauce combo for purists, and a soy sauce with Thai seasoning typical in Australian Thai restaurants. Additional options include adding chopped chili or leafy greens for spice and nutrition.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or canola or peanut oil)
- 2 garlic very finely chopped, large cloves
- 1/2 onion , diced
- 5 oz / 150 g prawns or chicken breast thinly sliced (Note 1, or shrimp, cooked or raw, small
- 3 green onion cut into 1.5 "/4 cm pieces, or shallots
- 2 egg lightly beaten
- 3 cups jasmine rice cold (preferably refrigerated overnight) (Note 2, cooked
- ONE Sauce Option (see below for options)
Sauce Option 1
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
Sauce Option 2
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sugar (any type)
Sauce Option 3
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce light
- 1 1/2 tbsp Thai Seasoning (Gold Mountain) (Note 4)
To Serve (optional)
- tomato wedges
- cucumber slices
- Coriander fresh
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large wok or a large skillet over medium high heat. (Add 1 tbsp extra oil if using a skillet)
- Add garlic and onion, stir fry for 30 seconds.
- Add prawns/shrimp and white part of green onion, stir fry for 1 minute.
- Push everything to the side and pour the egg onto the other side. Scramble it quickly - about 20 seconds.
- Add the rice and Sauce of choice. Stir fry for 2 minutes, adding green part of green onions halfway through, until all the rice is coated with the Sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro/coriander with tomato and cucumbers on the side. (See in post for more serving ideas)
Notes
- Use prawns, shrimp, sliced chicken, or firm tofu as preferred protein sources.
- Cook chicken against the grain and over medium heat to ensure tender pieces.
- Use cold, preferably refrigerated overnight, jasmine rice for best texture.
- Three sauce options provide different authentic flavor profiles; choose based on preference or availability.
- Additional ingredients like leafy greens, chopped chili, or chili paste can be added to modify spice and nutrition.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 176g | |
| Calories | 236cal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 141mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 568mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 165IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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