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Thai Fried Rice: An Exotic Treat You Shouldn’t Miss!

Mat Davis By Mat Davis Published January 16, 2024
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You must be familiar with Thai food if you’re a food fan. Thai meals, which are well-known for their powerful flavours and fragrant spices, never fail to please the taste buds. The well-known Thai fried rice is one such dish that sticks out. However, what precisely is Thai fried rice, and what makes it so well-liked? Come with me as we explore this delicious world of food!

Contents
The Basics of Thai Fried RiceDeveloping Your Thai Fried Rice Skills!Ingredients:Let’s Start Cooking – Step by Step Guide:Step 1 – Prepare the VegetablesStep 2 – Get the Wok StartedStep 3 – Ballet of ProteinsStep 4 – Add the VegetablesStep 5 – Scramble Your EggsStep 6 – Rice FusionStep 7 – Touch of SauceStep 8 – Toss and PlateStep 9 – Citrus Elevation (PRO TIP)Step 10 – Enjoy!Conclusion:

The Basics of Thai Fried Rice

Thai fried rice, or “Khao Pad” as it is called in Thai, is a national dish of Thailand. It is a fragrant and tasty rice dish that can be eaten as a whole meal on its own by stirring-frying it with different toppings. Usually, the dish is made with cooked rice, protein (such as chicken, shrimp, or tofu), vegetables, eggs, and a combination of sauces and spices.


Developing Your Thai Fried Rice Skills!

Prepare your taste buds for a fascinating journey through the aromatic lanes of Thai cuisine as we unlock the secrets of cooking the ideal Thai Fried Rice. This is more than simply a dish; it’s a culinary journey that will transform your kitchen into a place for lovers of Thai street food. 

Ingredients:

  1. Oil
  2. Cooked jasmine rice (feel free to raid your fridge for leftover rice)
  3. 2 chopped Bell peppers
  4. 1 Finely sliced Carrot
  5. Handful of Peas 
  6. Your protein of choice (whether it’s succulent chicken, juicy shrimp, or tofu for our veggie pals)
  7. Salt (as much as you prefer)
  8. 1/2 cup chopped Garlic
  9. Whisked eggs, ready to create a luscious scramble
  10. 2-3 Teaspoon Soy sauce for that umami richness
  11. 1 Tablespoon Fish sauce
  12. Thai chilies to add a tantalising touch of heat (adjust according to your spice tolerance)
  13. Fresh lime wedges for that zesty finish

Let’s Start Cooking – Step by Step Guide:


Thai Fried Rice can be made by following these super easy steps:

Step 1 – Prepare the Vegetables

Start preparing the vegetables you have chosen by chopping, slicing, and dicing them. To make them simpler to chew when eating, chop them finely. Your vegetables are an important part of the dish as they help to elevate the look of the dish and also enhance the flavour.

Step 2 – Get the Wok Started

Your next step is to shift towards the stove and heat up your wok or a large pan to high temperature. Add some oil and let it sit so that it gets heated up. This heat is necessary to sizzle the next ingredient- minced garlic. Garlic in oil is a magic which you will see when it is going to spread its flavorful scent across the air. Let your garlic cook until it turns golden brown and starts sizzling in the oil.

Step 3 – Ballet of Proteins

Present the protein of your choice, which might be the tofu twirl, your favourite seafood, fish, shrimp, scallions, crab, or leftover chicken. Allow them to cook in the boiling wok until they are perfectly cooked, and the aromas of delicious Thai street cuisine fill the house. To ensure that your protein is cooked through and not underdone when you consume the finished dish, introduce the protein before adding the rice.

Step 4 – Add the Vegetables

It’s time for the veggie medley to join the wok. Make sure they keep their bright colours and crispy texture by stirring frying them until they are tender. They ought to be plump and not overdone. Toss them a few times in the wok to prevent them from sticking to the pan.


Step 5 – Scramble Your Eggs

Move the veggies and protein to one side to make room for the beaten eggs before adding them. Allow the eggs to gently swirl and scramble until they thicken into a smooth mixture.

Step 6 – Rice Fusion

After the scrambled eggs are done, carefully add the cooked jasmine rice to the wok. To break up any clumps of rice, press your spatula in between the grains of rice. Make sure the rice is well-folded so that the flavours of the eggs, vegetables, and protein swirling around it are all absorbed.

Step 7 – Touch of Sauce

Add a good dollop of fish sauce and soy sauce to the wok. The sauces enhance the flavour even more. The dish reaches its flavour peak at this point, which is known as the crescendo. Add some salt, a few Thai chilies for a little spice to add some depth and tangy flavour to the rice.

Step 8 – Toss and Plate

To ensure that the flavours blend, give your wok one last spin, combining all the ingredients. Keep mixing the ingredients with rice for 2 minutes at low heat. When the rice starts to take on a pleasing hue, take a plate and arrange your Thai fried rice so that it’s ready to eat. 

Step 9 – Citrus Elevation (PRO TIP)

Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice to your creation to bring out the flavours and create a beautiful melody with a zesty crescendo. You can garnish your dish with cilantro to improve its visual appeal.

Step 10 – Enjoy!

Grab a fork and take a moment to savour the deliciousness you’ve cooked. Adjust the seasonings as necessary!


Conclusion:

Every food enthusiast should put Thai fried rice on their must-try list because it is a delicious dish. It is a unique dish in Thai cuisine because of its strong flavours, versatility, and simplicity of preparation. There’s a Thai fried rice option to fit your palate, regardless of your preference for spicy or mild flavours.

Spare no time in making this recipe using this simple recipe! Happy cooking.

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