Khao Pat – Thai Fried Rice
Khao Pat – Thai Fried Rice is a delightful and aromatic dish that perfectly balances savory and slightly sweet flavors. This quick, easy-to-make recipe combines fragrant jasmine rice with fresh vegetables, eggs, and your choice of proteins, making it ideal for busy weeknight dinners or impressing friends. Each bite offers a burst of flavor that transports you straight to Thailand!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
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- 3 cups day-old jasmine rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by breaking up any clumps in the day-old rice.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat until hot.
- Sauté minced garlic and sliced shallots for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add diced carrots and green peas; stir-fry for two minutes until slightly softened.
- Push vegetables to one side of the wok, scramble the beaten eggs on the other side until cooked through.
- Combine jasmine rice and soy sauce; stir-fry for an additional three minutes until heated through.
- Serve garnished with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg