Khao Pad (Thai fried rice) recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Khao Pad is Thai fried rice made by stir-frying rice, egg, and shrimp over high heat and seasoning it with fish sauce.
Khao Pad is Thai fried rice made by stir-frying rice, egg, and shrimp over high heat and seasoning it with fish sauce. The fluffy rice, delicate shrimp, and subtle savory flavor make it a lovely choice for lunch or a simple dinner.
World cuisine · 20 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 462g serving): 602.3 kcal · protein 27.7g · carbohydrate 74.6g · fat 19.5g · sodium 1160mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Using cold leftover rice or rice that has cooled completely will help keep it from clumping as you stir-fry it.
Tips: Pat the shrimp and vegetables dry so the pan stays hot and the rice fries up fluffy and separate.
Tips: Pour the fish sauce around the edge of the pan, let it sizzle briefly, then mix it in for a milder aroma.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Rice — 1 bowl
- Shrimp — 6 pc
- Egg — 1 pc
- Onion — 0.3 pc
- Carrot — 0.3 pc
- Green onion — 0.3 pc
- Garlic — 1 pc
- Fish sauce — 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce — 0.5 Tbsp
- Cooking oil — 1 Tbsp
- Ground black pepper — 0.2 tsp