Khao Pad

Khao Pad

Khao Pad

Thai fried rice tossed in a hot wok with egg, garlic, spring onion, and fish sauce — simple, satisfying, and endlessly customisable with prawn, chicken, or crab.

Cuisines

Thai

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Total: 30 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

2 cups cooked jasmine rice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken breast, diced
2 eggs
1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 lime, cut into wedges
green onions, chopped for garnish
cucumber slices for serving
salt to taste
black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. 3 Add the diced chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. 4 Push the chicken to one side of the pan and crack the eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked.
  5. 5 Add the mixed vegetables to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
  6. 6 Add the cooked jasmine rice to the pan and mix everything together.
  7. 7 Pour in the soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  8. 8 Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
  9. 9 Continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well mixed and heated through.
  10. 10 Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and lime wedges on the side.
  11. 11 Serve with cucumber slices for a refreshing accompaniment.

Tips

For an authentic taste, use day-old rice as it is less sticky and absorbs flavors better.