Thai Fried Rice Recipe
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Thai Fried Rice Recipe
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Thai fried rice gets it's unique flavor from jasmine rice, fish sauce, soy sauce and chili peppers. Use your favorite protein like chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces chicken breast (shrimp, beef, pork or tofu, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- kosher salt (and black pepper, to taste)
- 4 teaspoons vegetable oil (divided )
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (white or brown is fine)
- 1/2 large onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 scallions (chopped, plus more for garnish)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 3 large egg whites (beaten (you can also just use 2 large whole eggs total))
- 2 medium tomatoes (sliced into wedges)
- 2 to 3 Thai chili peppers (optional for heat)
- 4 teaspoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten free)
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
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Instructions
- Heat a large nonstick wok over high heat.
- Meanwhile, season the chicken or protein of choice lightly with salt and pepper.
- When the wok is very hot, add 2 tsp of the oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook on high until its browned all over and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
- Reduce heat and add the eggs and egg whites to the wok with a pinch of salt and cook 1 to 2 minutes, until scrambled. Set aside.
- Add the remaining oil to the wok and add the onion, scallions and garlic. Saute 1 minute, add the chili pepper if using, tomatoes and stir in all the rice.
- Add the soy sauce and fish sauce, stir to mix all the ingredients and cook, stirring 2 to 3 minutes.
- Return the egg and chicken back to the wok. Adjust soy sauce and salt as needed and stir well another 30 seconds.
Notes
- Variations:
- You can add cilantro or other fresh herbs at the end.
- Feel free to use whatever protein you like.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1scant cup
Calories
347kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
45.5g
(15%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
7.5g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1.5g
(8%)
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
541mg
(23%)
Fiber
1.5g
(6%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1scant cup | |
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 45.5g | 15% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 7.5g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 541mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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