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Khao Pad

Name: Khao Pad
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked jasmine rice; 2 large egg; 3 cloves garlic; 2 stalks green onions; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; for garnish cucumber slices; for garnish lime wedges; 150 grams protein (chicken, shrimp, or pork)

Khao Pad is a classic Thai fried rice dish known for its balance of savory, sweet, and slightly tangy flavors. It is a staple comfort food in Thailand, often cooked with leftover rice and a variety of proteins and vegetables. Its simplicity and versatility make it a beloved meal across all social classes.

11 ingredients

savoryumamislightly sweetaromatic

Culinary DNA Preview

Thai70%

Chinese30%

Ingredients

cooked jasmine rice
2 cups
egg
2 large
garlic
3 cloves
green onions
2 stalks
fish sauce
2 tablespoons
soy sauce
1 tablespoon
vegetable oil
2 tablespoons
white pepper
1/2 teaspoon
cucumber slices
for garnish
lime wedges
for garnish
protein (chicken, shrimp, or pork)
150 grams

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Khao Pad originated as a practical way to use leftover rice combined with local ingredients, influenced by Chinese stir-frying techniques that were integrated into Thai cuisine over centuries.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Thai70%

ingredients+techniques

Chinese30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

stir-frying scrambling seasoning

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