Mom’s Thai Fried Rice

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 2
Mom's Thai Fried Rice recipe for a flavorful and easy meal
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Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 cups cooked cold jasmine rice ( cold rice is essential so the grains will not stick together when stir frying )
3 tablespoons peanut oil
4 cloves freshly minced garlic
1 1/2 1 1/2 cups lean pork ( its easiest to get thin slices if the meat is still partially frozen ) or 1 1/2 cups beef , thinly sliced ( its easiest to get thin slices if the meat is still partially frozen )
2 eggs
4 green onions , sliced thin
2 teaspoons palm sugar ( table sugar is fine if you ca n't find palm sugar )
3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce ( no substitutes )
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
3/4 cup frozen peas ( not traditional but I like to add them anyway )
1 cucumber , sliced
2 limes , cut into wedges

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
480
Sugar
9g
Fat
21g
Mom's Thai Fried Rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a complete meal or as a side dish. Its origins can be traced back to Thailand where street vendors used leftover rice to create a flavorful and filling dish. The dish's popularity spread and has now become a staple in Thai cuisine as well as a popular takeout option around the world. Mom's recipe adds sliced pork or beef, peas, and sliced cucumber to create a balanced and satisfying meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes.

Instructions

1.Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
2.Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant.
3.Add thinly sliced pork or beef and cook until browned.
4.Push pork or beef to the side and add beaten eggs, scrambling until cooked.
5.Add sliced green onions, palm sugar, Thai fish sauce, and oyster sauce. Stir well.
6.Add cold cooked jasmine rice and stir until fully coated with the sauce.
7.Add frozen peas and stir until heated through.
8.Serve with sliced cucumber and lime wedges.

PROS

Mom’s Thai Fried Rice is a quick and easy meal with a complex and flavorful blend of sweet, salty, and savory flavors.

The recipe is customizable and adaptable to fit individual preferences and ingredients on hand.

CONS

The recipe requires cold, cooked jasmine rice which may require advance planning.

Traditional Thai fish sauce and palm sugar may also be difficult to source in some areas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe contains lean protein from the pork or beef and eggs, as well as fiber from the peas and cucumber.
Thai fish sauce has been linked to improving gut health and oyster sauce provides some iron and calcium.
However, the recipe may be high in sodium, especially if using traditional fish sauce and oyster sauce.

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