Thai Tonight: Hong Thaimees Kale Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Thai Tonight: Hong Thaimees Kale Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 3 eggs; 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1 cup protein of your choice, such as chicken, pork or beef tenderloin, or tofu, cut into bite-size pieces (or whole peeled and deveined medium shrimp); 4 cups steamed and cooled jasmine or brown rice (leftover rice is great!); 1 cup chopped kale leaves; 2 tablespoons mushroom sauce or soy sauce, to taste; 2 teaspoons sugar, to taste; freshly ground white or black pepper; Garnishes: cilantro sprigs, scallions, sliced cucumber, lime wedges, fish sauce with chilies, extra-crispy fried egg (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
3 eggs
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 cup protein of your choice, such as chicken, pork or beef tenderloin, or tofu, cut into bite-size pieces (or whole peeled and deveined medium shrimp)
4 cups steamed and cooled jasmine or brown rice (leftover rice is great!)
1 cup chopped kale leaves
2 tablespoons mushroom sauce or soy sauce, to taste
2 teaspoons sugar, to taste
freshly ground white or black pepper
Garnishes: cilantro sprigs, scallions, sliced cucumber, lime wedges, fish sauce with chilies, extra-crispy fried egg (optional)

1
Heat the oil in a wok or wide saute pan over medium-high heat.
2
Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn, about 2 minutes.
3
Crack the eggs into the wok and break the yolks in the pan with a wooden spatula.
4
Add the tomatoes, onion, and protein of your choice.
5
Cook, stirring, until cooked through, about 3 minutes.
6
Add the rice and kale and cook until the kale just wilts, about 3 minutes.
7
Season with mushroom sauce, sugar, and white pepper to taste and toss to coat.
8
Serve with cilantro sprigs, scallions, sliced cucumber, lime wedges, and a side of fish sauce with chilies with or without a fried egg.
9
Note: Khao pad is a versatile basic preparation that can be varied to whatever ingredients you have on hand or like to use.
10
Its so simple I was tossing it together for friends at ten years old using rice from dinner the night before, fresh eggs, Maggi sauce (a common Thai pantry staple), a little sugar, and sliced cucumbers for crunch.
11
Follow the basic proportions of this recipe using leftovers or pantry staples and you can have khao pad anytime.

977

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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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: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Thai Tonight: Hong Thaimees Kale Fried Rice falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Thai Tonight: Hong Thaimees Kale Fried Rice

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