Thailand Khao Pad Goong (Thai Fried Rice with Shrimp)
Khao pad is a typical street food in Thailand that can be made with a number of different meats. Shrimp (goong) is a particularly popular option because the oiliness of the shrimp acts as a coating on the rice, distributing the flavor of the shrimp throughout the dish. Recipe Servings: 1 serving
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (295 g) cooked jasmine rice, cooled, or day-old rice
- 5–10 shrimp, head peeled, tail on
- 1/4 large white onion
- 3–4 green onions
- 1 leaf chinese broccoli (kai lan) or other crisp green leafy vegetable
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 egg
- 1/2 Tbsp (7.5 ml) soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp (7.5 ml) oyster sauce
- Pinch of sugar (optional)
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) oil, for frying
Directions
- Peel and mince garlic.
- Cut 1/4 of a sweet white onion into medium sized strips and then finely dice 3–4 green onions.
- Take 1 leaf of Chinese broccoli (kai lan), slice it in half first along the spine, and then slice it into 1/2-inch (1-cm) strips.
- Over medium-high heat, heat up a wok or frying pan, then add about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of oil. Allow oil to become hot before adding any ingredients.
- Add garlic and stir fry continuously for about 15 seconds, until it becomes very fragrant.
- Add shrimp and fry for about 30 seconds, until shrimp begins to turn pink and feel firmer.
- Add slightly less than half of the rice. Stir-fry for about 10 seconds.
- Move rice to the side of wok and crack egg onto the empty side.
- Whisk egg, cook for 5–10 seconds, then mix it into the rice and shrimp.
- Continue stir-frying for an additional 20 seconds until egg is fully cooked. Add remainder of rice and stir.
- Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a pinch of sugar to taste (optional). Continue stir-frying all ingredients, ensuring the sauce is mixed in thoroughly.
- Add chopped Chinese broccoli and onions and stir-fry until vegetables wilt, about 30 seconds. They should still be crisp and not fully cooked.
- Add green onions, stir for 5–10 seconds, and remove from heat.
- Serve immediately with a wedge of lime on the side. Sprinkle rice with ground black pepper for extra flavor.
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