Thai Fried Rice With Shrimp (Khao Phad Kung)
A quick and easy shrimp fried rice recipe delivers restaurant-style flavor, featuring stir-fried shrimp with aromatic garlic and onions.
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Instructions
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Prepare the stir-fry sauce by combining all sauce ingredients; set aside.
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Heat a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons peanut oil, garlic, and onion; stir-fry for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
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Stir in cooking wine for 2 minutes until onions soften.
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Add shrimp and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until pink and plump.
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Push shrimp aside, add remaining 1/2 tablespoon peanut oil, and scramble eggs in the pan for 1 minute.
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Maintain high heat. Add rice, frozen peas/vegetables, and cashews (if using), then drizzle with the prepared stir-fry sauce.
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Toss and stir-fry the mixture for 3-7 minutes until rice and vegetables are hot.
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Remove from heat and taste; adjust flavor with fish sauce or lime/lemon juice as needed.
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Garnish with sliced scallions and serve hot. For spice, add fresh chile or nam prik pao.