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Tom Yum Fried Rice Shrimp (Khao Pad Tom Yum)
Try this tom yum fried rice shrimp recipe (khao pad tom yum)—a Thai stir-fry loaded with bold flavors and fresh herbs and spices for a delicious meal!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 1271 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons chili paste
- 1.5 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2.5 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 tablespoon white sugar
- 2 kaffir lime leaves stems removed
- 2 Chilies Thai chilies, sliced, to taste
- 0.35 ounces galangal crushed
- 0.35 ounces lemongrass crushed
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 8 Shrimp
- 1 egg
- 3 cups rice day-old jasmine rice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chili paste, fish sauce, fresh lime juice, and sugar. Stir until well mixed.
- Crush galangal, lemongrass, and garlic using a mortar and pestle.
- Heat a wok over high heat and add oil. Toss in the freshly pounded mixture, sliced chilies, and kaffir lime leaves. Stir-fry until aromatic or 10–20 seconds.
- Add the shrimp into the wok. Cook for approx 2 minutes, or until each side is cooked.
- Push everything to one side of the wok. Crack open the eggs in the empty area and scramble them. Mix the scrambled eggs with the other ingredients.
- Toss in the rice, thoroughly stir-frying to combine all ingredients.
- Add the prepared stir-fry sauce and continue to stir-fry until each grain of rice is coated with the sauce. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- Use day-old jasmine rice for making fried rice.
- Pair with Thai chili paste for the best results.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1271kcal
(64%)
Carbohydrates
239g
(80%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
146mg
(49%)
Sodium
1161mg
(48%)
Potassium
768mg
(22%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
591IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
74mg
(82%)
Calcium
142mg
(14%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1271
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1271kcal | 64% |
| Carbohydrates | 239g | 80% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1161mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 768mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 591IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 74mg | 82% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.