Vegetarian Thai Fried Rice (Khao Pad Je) Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Thai Fried Rice (Khao Pad Je)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or more as needed; 1/2 onion, chopped; 9 ounces firm tofu, crumbled; 1 cup peas; 1 cup chopped tomatoes; 4 cups cooked jasmine rice; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 2 teaspoons dark sweet soy sauce; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon soy-based liquid seasoning (such as Maggi(R)); 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or more as needed
1/2 onion, chopped
9 ounces firm tofu, crumbled
1 cup peas
1 cup chopped tomatoes
4 cups cooked jasmine rice
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 teaspoons dark sweet soy sauce
3 eggs
1 teaspoon soy-based liquid seasoning (such as Maggi(R))
1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

1
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Cook onion and tofu until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add peas and tomatoes and cook for 1 minute. Stir in rice and a little more oil if necessary to keep the rice from sticking. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Season with light soy sauce and sweet soy sauce; stir well.
2
Move rice to one side of the wok or skillet and add remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the empty side. Crack eggs into the skillet and season with soy seasoning. Let eggs cook for about 3 minutes; flip and scramble. Stir into rice mixture.
3
Stir in pineapple until warmed through. Season with white pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

939

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

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, or more as needed, 1/2 onion, chopped, 9 ounces firm tofu, crumbled, 1 cup peas, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Thai Fried Rice (Khao Pad Je) 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.

Vegetarian Thai Fried Rice (Khao Pad Je)

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