Khao Pad

Name: Khao Pad
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked, cooled rice; 2 eggs; 200g chicken or shrimp; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tbsp fish sauce

ข้าวผัด/cow pad/

Also known as: Khao Phat, Kao Pad, Thai Fried Rice

About this dish

Thai-style fried rice tossed with egg, onion, and a choice of chicken, shrimp, or pork.

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Ingredients

🍚3 cups cooked, cooled rice

🥚2 eggs

🍗200g chicken or shrimp

🧅1 onion, chopped

🍶2 tbsp fish sauce

Method

Serves 2

Stir-fry the chicken or shrimp in a hot wok until cooked, then push to one side.

Scramble the egg in the empty space.

Add the rice and break up any clumps, tossing everything together.

Season with fish sauce and a little soy sauce, and add onion.

Stir-fry until well combined and heated through, then serve with lime and cucumber.

✓ What Makes it Authentic

Khao pad is a fundamental, widely eaten Thai dish, commonly found on nearly every restaurant menu across the country.

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