
Khao Pad
Khao Pad is a popular Thai dish made with stir-fried rice, vegetables, and protein of your choice.
Ingredients
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- Cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped)
- Green onions (4, chopped)
- Fish sauce (1 tablespoon)
- Soy sauce (3 tablespoons)
- Eggs (2, beaten)
- Frozen peas (1/2 cup)
- Carrots (2, diced)
- Onion (1, diced)
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
- Cooked rice (4 cups, cold)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and diced onion. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Add the diced carrots and frozen peas. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the empty space. Scramble the eggs until cooked through.
- Add the cold cooked rice to the skillet and stir-fry everything together, breaking up any clumps of rice.
- Drizzle the soy sauce and fish sauce over the rice. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the rice is heated through and well-coated with the sauces.
- Add the chopped green onions and cilantro. Stir-fry for another minute.
- Serve the Khao Pad hot with lime wedges on the side.
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes • Calories: 400 • Fat: 12g • Carbs: 60g • Protein: 15g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g