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Thai Fried Egg Rice (Khao Pad Kai Jeow)
Crispy-edged Thai-style fried eggs over garlicky fried rice. Simple, satisfying, and the ultimate Thai comfort meal.
Prep 10 min
Cook 15 min
Total 25 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — Fried rice
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (day-old)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 2 green onions (sliced)
Step 2 — Crispy eggs
- 4 eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Cucumber slices
- Tomato wedges
- Fish sauce with chilies
Instructions
- 1
Fry rice
Heat oil, fry garlic until golden. Add rice, fish sauce, soy sauce, and pepper. Toss until heated through. Stir in green onions.
- 2
Fry eggs
In a separate pan with plenty of hot oil, fry eggs until edges are crispy and centers are runny.
- 3
Serve
Plate rice topped with fried eggs. Serve with cucumber, tomato, and nam pla prik.
Nutrition per serving: 380 cal · 14g protein · 52g carbs · 14g fat · 1g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
