Thai Fried Rice Kao Pad Recipe

A fiery twist on a classic! This Thai Fried Rice (Kao Pad) recipe delivers a spicy and flavorful experience. Quick, easy, and packed with shrimp, crab, and pork, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Optional peanuts add satisfying crunch. Try it today!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Calories 520.9 kcal
Protein 71g
Rating 4.2 (5 Reviews)
Thai Fried Rice Kao Pad

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Thai Fried Rice Kao Pad

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How to Make Thai Fried Rice Kao Pad

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the eggs and scramble until cooked through. Remove from the wok and set aside.
  3. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the wok. Add the onion and garlic and stir-fry until softened, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add the pork, salt, pepper, fish sauce, chilies, and ketchup. Stir-fry for 2-4 minutes, until the pork is heated through.
  5. Add the shrimp and crab meat and stir-fry for another 3 minutes.
  6. Add the cooked rice and scrambled eggs to the wok.
  7. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until everything is heated through and well combined.
  8. Just before serving, stir in the green onions and cilantro.
  9. Garnish with roasted peanuts (optional) and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

39 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

26g

Carbs

14g