Thai Fried Rice

Prepare yourself for a mouthwatering recipe for Thai fried rice, or khao pad, that can be made in your kitchen in under 30 minutes! This Thai style fried rice is made with fragrant jasmine rice, succulent shrimp, eggs, leafy greens and a medley of delicious umami sauces.

📝 Ingredients

• 1/2 lb (8 oz) shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 teaspoon Golden Mountain sauce (or soy sauce)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/2 onion (diced)
• 3 stalks green onion (cut into 1.5 inch pieces)
• 1/2 cup Chinese broccoli (gai lan) (washed and roughly chopped)
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (cold and day old)
• 2 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon Golden Mountain sauce (or soy sauce)
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• Tomato wedges
• Cucumber slices
• Cilantro
• Lime wedge

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook your rice 1 day in advance. Cook your rice either in a rice cooker or on the stove at least 1 day in advance. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container overnight.
2. 2Season the shrimp. Peel and devein the shrimp, then marinate it with Golden Mountain Sauce and sugar. Set aside.
3. 3Mix the sauce. In a small bowl, add the fish sauce, Golden Mountain sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Mix until combined. Set aside.
4. 4Cook the shrimp. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil on a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, then add marinated shrimp. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are pink and curled. (*cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your shrimp). Remove from heat and set aside.
5. 5Saute aromatics. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil on a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and diced onion and stir fry for 1-2 minutes or until the onions are translucent and golden brown.
6. 6Add the vegetables. Next, add the chopped green onion and Chinese broccoli and saute for an additional 2-3 minutes until the leaves are wilted.
7. 7Add the eggs. Push everything to the side and pour the beaten eggs onto the other side. Scramble it quickly for about 30 seconds.
8. 8Add the rice, shrimp, and sauce. Add the rice and shrimp back in and toss to combine. Then add the sauce mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
9. 9Serve. Serve immediately garnished with cilantro, tomatoes, and cucumbers and a lime wedge for added citrus. Enjoy!