Thai Fried Rice

(Originally posted on April 16th, 2006)

This is a quick and simple recipe for Thai fried rice that I put together from a few separate recipes. The only thing I have to say is make sure your stove gets hot enough!

Ingredients

• 3 TB oil
• 1/2 lb. chicken
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp fish sauce
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tsp Thai curry paste
• 1-2 cups of sliced vegetables
• 1 cup rice
• 1 lime
• Pinch of ground pepper

Instructions

1. Place a wok or pan on the stove and turn up the heat as high as possible. Once it is fully hot, add the oil, then add the chicken and stir quickly. If the chicken starts juicing up, the stove isn’t hot enough. It should be hot enough so that things are smoking.
2. Remove the chicken and add the egg into the wok. Scramble it quickly. Then either move it to the side of the wok, or just remove it.
3. Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and paste. Then add the vegetables. Then add the rice and the chicken back. Stir quickly.
4. Add freshly ground pepper and the lime. Be sure to add them, as they add lots of flavor.

Serves 1-2.