Mom's Thai Fried Rice

Experience the ultimate comfort food with Mom's Thai Fried Rice, a quick yet flavorful dish packed with authentic Thai flavors! This recipe features perfectly chilled Jasmine rice, stir-fried to golden perfection with tender chicken or shrimp, vibrant veggies like carrots and peas, and aromatic minced garlic. Infused with a savory blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and a touch of brown sugar, every bite delivers the perfect balance of salty, sweet, and umami flavors. Scrambled eggs and fresh green onions add layers of texture, while garnishes of lime wedges, cilantro, and crisp cucumber slices elevate the dish into a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile meal is ideal for busy weeknights and serves up classic restaurant-quality Thai fried rice right from your own kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Jasmine rice (cooked and chilled overnight)
• 1 cup Chicken breast or shrimp
• 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Carrots (diced)
• 1 cup Frozen peas
• 3 stalks Green onions (sliced)
• 2.5 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons Oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon Fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
• 2 for garnish Lime wedges
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped)
• 6 for garnish Cucumber slices

Directions

Step 1

Start by cooking the Jasmine rice a day in advance, so it can fully chill in the fridge. This helps prevent soggy fried rice.

Step 2

If using chicken, dice it into small pieces. If using shrimp, peel and devein them.

Step 3

Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.

Step 4

Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the chicken or shrimp, and cook until just done (about 3-4 minutes), then push it to one side of the pan.

Step 6

Crack the eggs into the pan and scramble them, cooking until fully set, then mix into the chicken or shrimp.

Step 7

Add the diced carrots and frozen peas, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender but crisp.

Step 8

Add the chilled cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with a spatula or spoon.

Step 9

Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar, stirring everything together until the rice is evenly coated and heated through.

Step 10

Toss in the sliced green onions and give it one final stir before removing the pan from the heat.

Step 11

Serve the fried rice on a plate, garnished with lime wedges, fresh cilantro, and cucumber slices on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1941.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2593.1

Total Fat 61.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.3g
Cholesterol 574.4mg	0%
Sodium 3859.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 372.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.3g	0%
Total Sugars 27.2g
Protein 133.0g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 419.0mg	0%
Iron 17.1mg	0%
Potassium 2709.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.5%

Protein: 20.7%

Carbs: 57.8%