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Thai Fried Rice
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Thai Fried Rice

Thai Fried Rice combines cold jasmine rice stir-fried with aromatic garlic, onion, prawns or chicken, green onions, and eggs. The dish is flavored with a choice of three sauce options featuring soy, oyster, fish sauce, or Thai seasoning. The stir-fry results in a fragrant, savory rice dish with a balance of protein and vegetables, garnished with fresh coriander and served with fresh tomato and cucumber slices.

Prep Time
14 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 236 kcal
Cuisine: Thai

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

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  1. Heat oil in a large wok or a large skillet over medium high heat. (Add 1 tbsp extra oil if using a skillet)
  2. Add garlic and onion, stir fry for 30 seconds.
  3. Add prawns/shrimp and white part of green onion, stir fry for 1 minute.
  4. Push everything to the side and pour the egg onto the other side. Scramble it quickly - about 20 seconds.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 236

% 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.