Thai Fried Rice (Khao Pad)
Wok-tossed rice with egg, onion, and tomato, finished with fish sauce and a lime wedge.

Total
20 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked jasmine rice (day-old preferred)
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 cup, sliced Onion
- 1 cup, chopped Tomato
- 2 tbsp Fish sauce
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 2 tbsp, sliced Green onion(optional)
- 2 Lime wedges(optional)
- 2 tbsp, chopped Cilantro(optional)
- 1 tsp Chili flakes(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion and garlic, stir-frying for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 2
Push the onion mixture to one side of the wok, add the remaining oil, and crack in the eggs. Scramble for about 1 minute until just set, then mix with the onions.
- 3
Add the chopped tomato and cooked rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, tossing constantly so the rice fries evenly.
- 4
Season with fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Toss well to coat and cook another 1-2 minutes.
- 5
Remove from heat, stir in green onion, and serve hot with lime wedges, cilantro, and chili flakes on the side.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
480
24% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 1150 mg |
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