THAI FRIED RICE

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Entered for safe-keeping, from "Favorite Brand Name Best-Loved Chinese Recipes and More". This is a U.S. family-style recipe. Be sure to wear rubber gloves when handling jalapenos, and avoid touching the area around your eyes before you can wash your hands. If you prefer, substitute 3 1/2 cups cooked brown rice for the cooked white rice.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 cups water
1 1/3 cups long-grain white rice
8 ounces ground pork or 8 ounces pork sausage
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced (1 cup)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric or 1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 cups cooked vegetables, chopped (such as broccoli, zucchini, red bell peppers, carrots, box choy or spinach)
3 eggs, lightly beaten
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup cilantro leaf

Steps:

  • Bring water and rice to a boil in medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  • Transfer rice to large bowl and fluff with fork. Let come to room temperature, 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
  • When rice is cold, cook pork in wok or medium skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain off excess fat; transfer pork to bowl and set aside.
  • Heat wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and swirl to coat surface.
  • Add onion, ginger, jalapeno pepper, garlic and turmeric; stir-fry 4-6 minutes or until onion is very tender.
  • Stir in fish sauce; mix well. Stir in cold rice, vegetables and pork; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until heated through.
  • Push rice mixture to side of wok and pour eggs into center. Cook eggs 2-3 minutes or just until set, lifting and stirring to scramble. Stir rice into eggs.
  • Stir in green onions. Transfer to serving bowl; sprinkle with cilantro.
  • Garnish as desired.

Daneil Kim
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Meh.


Omolemo Letshosa
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5 stars! This recipe is a keeper. My family loved it.


Abhinash
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Easy to make and delicious! Loved the combination of flavors. Will definitely be making this again.


inkingsmusic
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add more spices and sauce to give it some flavor.


Brendie Lee
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Not bad! Followed the recipe and it turned out pretty good. I added some extra vegetables for a healthier twist.


Samantha Rogers
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I've tried many Thai fried rice recipes, but this one is by far the best. The instructions were easy to follow and the end result was delicious. Will definitely make it again!


Samantha Smith
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This Thai fried rice recipe was a hit with my family. The flavors were amazing and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


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