Arroz frito con gambas al estilo Tom Yum (Khao Pad Tom Yum)

Ingredientes

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons chili paste
• 1 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
• 2 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/2 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 kaffir lime leaves (stems removed)
• 2 chilies (Thai chilies, sliced, to taste)
• 2 tsp galangal (crushed)
• 2 tsp lemongrass (crushed)
• 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 8 shrimp
• 1 egg
• 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old chilled rice)

Preparación

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, combine the chili paste, fish sauce, fresh lime juice, and sugar. Stir until well mixed.

2. 2

   Crush galangal, lemongrass, and garlic using a mortar and pestle.

3. 3

   Heat a wok over high heat and add oil. Toss in the freshly pounded mixture, sliced chilies, and kaffir lime leaves. Stir-fry until aromatic or 10–20 seconds.

4. 4

   Add the shrimp into the wok. Cook for approx 2 minutes, or until each side is cooked.

5. 5

   Push everything to one side of the wok. Crack open the eggs in the empty area and scramble them. Mix the scrambled eggs with the other ingredients.

6. 6

   Toss in the rice, thoroughly stir-frying to combine all ingredients.

7. 7

   Add the prepared stir-fry sauce and continue to stir-fry until each grain of rice is coated with the sauce. Serve immediately.