THAI FRIED RICE - KAO PAD

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A spicy cousin to the Chinese classic. You can throw in some peanuts for added crunch if you wish. :)

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Pork

Time 27m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 lb boneless pork loin, cut into julienne strips
1/2 lb shrimp, cleaned and deveined
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can lump crabmeat, flaked
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fish sauce
4 Thai red chili peppers, minced
2 tablespoons ketchup
4 cups cold cooked rice
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tbsp.oil in wok and stir-fry the eggs, scrambling them.
  • Remove from wok and set aside.
  • In same wok, heat remaining oil and fry onion and garlic until tender; add pork, salt, pepper, fish sauce, chilies, and ketchup.
  • Stir-fry for 2-4 minutes, or until pork looks done.
  • Add shrimp and crab and continue stir-frying for another 3 minutes; add egg and rice.
  • Cook, stirring well, for another 2 minutes; fold in green onion and cilantro just before serving.

Kenzy Wesam
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I love the addition of the lime wedges. They really brighten up the dish.


Mujeeb Mughal
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This recipe is a great way to introduce your friends and family to Thai food.


Saim Saim
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I'm always looking for new Thai recipes to try and this one did not disappoint.


Brian Seakwa
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This dish is a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Manos Panos
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I'm a vegetarian and I love that this recipe is meatless.


Sandedesh Bhuwan
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Meow Meow
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Kalpana Rai
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have leftover rice in the fridge, so this is a perfect way to use it up.


SANTOSH SHAH
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


kevin morgano
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less chili peppers.


Kamusiime Gilbert
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! My family loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Idowu Adegoke
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! I especially loved the addition of the peanuts and cilantro. I will definitely be making this again.


Itumeleng Ditlhareng
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of Thai food, but I'm so glad I did! This dish was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Reese Madison
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The rice is always fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Mphokwane Mlovu
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Youtube Channel1
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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. Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Harold Goin
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This Thai fried rice was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were so well-balanced and the rice was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.