Mom'S Thai Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Mom'S Thai Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked cold jasmine rice (cold rice is essential so the grains will not stick together when stir frying); 3 tablespoons peanut oil; 4 cloves freshly minced garlic; 1 1/2 1 1/2 cups lean pork (its easiest to get thin slices if the meat is still partially frozen) or 1 1/2 cups beef, thinly sliced (its easiest to get thin slices if the meat is still partially fr…; 2 eggs; 4 green onions, sliced thin; 2 teaspoons palm sugar (table sugar is fine if you can't find palm sugar); 3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce (no substitutes); 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 3/4 cup frozen peas (not traditional but I like to add them anyway); 1 cucumber, sliced; 2 limes, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

4 cups cooked cold jasmine rice (cold rice is essential so the grains will not stick together when stir frying)
3 tablespoons peanut oil
4 cloves freshly minced garlic
1 1/2 1 1/2 cups lean pork (its easiest to get thin slices if the meat is still partially frozen) or 1 1/2 cups beef, thinly sliced (its easiest to get thin slices if the meat is still partially frozen)
2 eggs
4 green onions, sliced thin
2 teaspoons palm sugar (table sugar is fine if you can't find palm sugar)
3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce (no substitutes)
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
3/4 cup frozen peas (not traditional but I like to add them anyway)
1 cucumber, sliced
2 limes, cut into wedges

1
Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium high heat.
2
While pan is warming, toss the cold rice with your hands, making sure to separate the grains from any clumps.
3
Add the garlic to the heated wok, and toss until fragrant and slightly golden.
4
Add chicken, beef, or pork and stir fry for about 1 minute.
5
Push the meat and garlic up the sides making a well in the middle and add eggs.
6
Scramble eggs for 1 minute in middle of pan then, add green onions and peas and incorporate all ingredients together, stir frying for another minute.
7
Add rice, turning over rice with pan ingredients several times to coat and stir frying for 2-3 minutes. You want the rice to begin to have a toasted smell, making sure that all the ingredients are constantly being moved around the pan for even cooking.
8
If your pan seems to have cooled down to the point where the ingredients are no longer sizzling, you may need to turn the heat up slightly.
9
Sprinkle in the sugar and add the fish sauce and oyster sauce.
10
Stir fry all ingredients together for one minute more or until sauces are absorbed and mixture is completely combined. Transfer to serving platter.
11
Garnish plate edge with sliced cucumber, lime wedges, and additional whole green onions if desired.

1005

kcal

Calories

Fat

174

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups cooked cold jasmine rice (cold rice is essential so the grains will not stick together when stir frying), 3 tablespoons peanut oil, 4 cloves freshly minced garlic, 1 1/2 1 1/2 cups lean pork (its easiest to get thin slices if the meat is still partially frozen) or 1 1/2 cups beef, thinly sliced (its easiest to get thin slices if the meat is still partially frozen), and more.

Yes, Mom'S Thai Fried Rice falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mom'S Thai Fried Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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