Authentic Thai Shrimp Fried Rice (Khao Phad Goong)
Authentic Thai Shrimp fried rice (Khao Phad Goong) is a popular dish in Thai cuisine. The recipe is known for its flavorful combination of rice, shrimp, herbs, and seasonings. It's quick and easy and ready to serve in 20 minutes!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
- 2 cup cooked white rice (preferably day-old rice)
- 8 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2+1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup shallot, julienned
- 2 tbsp garlic, minced
- 2 stalk green onions, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/2-1 tsp ground white pepper
- 1 tsp rice wine vinegar, fresh lime juice, or apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup carrots, diced
- 3 tbsp oil
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine oyster sauce, fish sauce, rice vinegar, white pepper, and sugar, whisk together with a fork, then set aside for later.
- 2
Heat a large wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and swirl to coat. Add half the minced garlic and fry until lightly browned and fragrant. It takes about 15-20 seconds. Don't let it burn.
- 3
Add the shrimp and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until pink and cooked. Remove the shrimp from the wok and set aside.
- 4
Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the wok, add the shallot and the carrots, and stir-fry for 2 minutes until tender.
- 5
Push the vegetables to one side of the wok and add the beaten eggs to the other to make scrambled eggs. Lightly scramble the eggs until cooked, then mix them with the vegetables.
- 6
Add the cooked rice to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Spread the rice grains as thin as possible on the wok or pan surface for even cooking.
- 7
Add the green onions then the sauce mixture to the wok and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until everything is well combined.
- 8
Finally, add the cooked shrimp to the wok and stir-fry for another minute. Adjust the flavors with a squeeze of lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, or even a pinch of salt if needing more salty flavor. Scoop your delicious Khao Pad on a serving plate, and garnish with a wedge of lime slices! Enjoy!