Khao Pad (Thai Fried Rice)

Ingredients

Vegetable oil

2 tablespoons

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Onion

1 medium, diced

Carrots

1 cup, diced

Frozen peas

1 cup

Eggs

2, beaten

Cooked rice

4 cups, preferably cold

Soy sauce

2 tablespoons

Fish sauce

1 tablespoon

Green onions

1/4 cup, chopped

Cilantro

1/4 cup, chopped

Lime wedges

for serving

Instructions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat until shimmering.
2. Add the minced garlic and diced onion to the pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the onion is slightly softened.
3. Incorporate the diced carrots and frozen peas into the skillet. Stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still vibrant.
4. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet, creating a space. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty space and scramble them until fully cooked.
5. Add the cold cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps, and mix everything together thoroughly.
6. Drizzle the soy sauce and fish sauce over the rice mixture. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the rice is heated through and evenly coated with the sauces.
7. Gently fold in the chopped green onions and cilantro, stir-frying for an additional minute to incorporate the fresh flavors.
8. Serve the Khao Pad hot, garnished with lime wedges on the side for an extra zesty kick.