Khao Pad (Arroz frito tailandés)

Ingredientes

• 3 cup Cooked jasmine rice (Or 2 servings cooked long grain rice ( About 350 gram ) see details in note.)
• 250 grams Prawns (Peeled and deveined prawns, chicken or choice of protein, see details in note.)
• 2-3 cloves Garlic (Finely chopped)
• 1 Shallot onion (Or small onion, finely chopped)
• 3-4 Bird eye chilli (Or hot chillies, cut thin slices)
• 2-3 Spring onion (Green onions/scallion, Cut thin slices)
• 2 Eggs
• 2-3 tbsp Oil (Vegetable, sunflower, canola, peanut oil, etc.)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp Fish sauce
• 1 tbsp Light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Brown sugar (or regular white sugar)
• Cucumber slices
• Lime wedges
• Coriander

Preparación

1. 1

   Add the sauce ingredients fish sauce, light soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl. Whisk it well until sugar dissolved. ( You can heat up in microwave for 4-5 seconds to melt the sugar. )

2. 2

   Heat the large wok or pan over medium heat, drizzle 2 tbsp of oil and stir fry the shallots and garlic for a few seconds until fragrant. Add the prawns and cook for 1-2 minutes.

3. 3

   Then, push the prawns to one side of the wok, drizzle 1 tbsp of oil and add 2 eggs inside the wok. Let it set for a few seconds then break them into small pieces. Add chillies and sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.

4. 4

   Next, add the cooked rice and pour the sauce mixture over the rice. Bring the heat to a high and stir fry for about 2 mins or until the sauce is combined well with the rest of the ingredients.

5. 5

   Add spring onions, toss everything well for another 1-2 mins. Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with, cucumber, lime wedges, and coriander.