Description
A flavorful and quick Thai fried rice packed with savory sauces, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lime finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup of mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of white pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Lime wedges for serving
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Optional: 1 cup of cooked shrimp or chicken
- Optional: Sliced red chili for heat
- Optional: Cashew nuts for added crunch
Instructions
- Ensure the jasmine rice is cooked and completely cooled (preferably day-old).
- Prepare all ingredients: chop vegetables, mince garlic, slice green onions, and beat the eggs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sauté until translucent.
- Push garlic and onion to the side and scramble the beaten eggs in the pan.
- Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Add cooked rice, breaking up clumps with a spatula.
- Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and white pepper until well combined.
- Mix in green onions and optional add-ins like shrimp or chicken.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Use cold, day-old rice for best texture. Preheat the pan before cooking and avoid overcrowding to ensure proper stir-frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: thai fried rice, easy fried rice, quick Thai dinner, rice recipe, stir-fry rice