Easy Thai Shrimp Fried Rice (Khao Pad Goong)
Hilary PARKER
Skip the $15 takeout order! This authentic, restaurant-quality Thai Shrimp Fried Rice (Khao Pad Goong) is the perfect quick weeknight dinner, coming together in just 20 minutes from start to finish. It's a simple, one-pan meal that's better than takeout and costs less, too.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Asian, Thai
Servings 1
Calories 439 kcal
For the Stir-Fry:
- 6 medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil vegetable or canola, divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 40 g ¼ cup onion, diced
- 190 g 1 cup cooked jasmine rice, preferably day-old and chilled
- 1 large egg
For the Vegetables:
- 40 g ¼ cup carrot, diced
- 2 cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 stalk green onion finely chopped
For the Seasoning:
- ½ tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon Rosdee seasoning powder or chicken bouillon powder
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of white pepper powder
For Serving:
- Cucumber slices
- Lime wedge
Sear the Shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the shrimp in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and slightly curled. Remove the shrimp from the wok and set aside on a plate.
Build the Aromatic Base: In the same wok, add the minced garlic and diced onions. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the onions become translucent.
Incorporate the Rice: Add the chilled cooked rice to the wok, breaking up any clumps with your spatula. Stir-fry vigorously for 2-3 minutes, ensuring each grain gets coated with the aromatic oil.
Add the Egg: Push the rice to one side of the wok. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the empty side, then crack in the egg. Let it set for 10-15 seconds, then gently scramble it. Once just set, mix it thoroughly into the rice.
Season and Add Vegetables: Add the diced carrot, soy sauce, sugar, salt, Rosdee seasoning powder, and white pepper. Toss everything together vigorously for 2-3 minutes until the carrot softens. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and give it a quick toss to warm them through.
Finish and Serve: Return the cooked shrimp to the wok along with the chopped green onions. Toss for 30-60 seconds until the shrimp are heated. Transfer to a plate and garnish with fresh cucumber slices and a lime wedge.
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 439kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 28gFat: 15gFiber: 2g
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