Thai Chile Paste Stir-Fried Rice with Chicken| Pad Phrik Phao Khao Pad Gai

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• 4 cups day-old cooked jasmine rice, or whatever rice you have3 tbsp Nam Prik Pao (Thai chili paste1.5 cups mixed vegetables of your choice1.5 cups protein of choice, cooked chicken, shrimp, Thai fried tofu, pork, or ground meat of choice1–2 tbsp  fish sauce1–2 tbsp oyster sauce 1–3 tsp brown sugarHandful of fresh Thai basil mixed with cilantro leaves (optional)2 kaffir lime leaves, slivered (optional)

Cách làm

1. 1

   Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat. Add 3 tbsp Nam Prik Pao (Thai chili paste) and stir-fry until fragrant and slightly caramelized.

2. 2

   Add 1.5 cups protein of choice and stir-fry until mostly cooked through. Add 1.5 cups mixed vegetables and cook until just softened. Remove everything from the pan and set aside.

3. 3

   Add a bit more oil if needed. Add 4 cups day-old cooked jasmine rice and break it up with your spatula, tossing until evenly coated in the chili paste.

4. 4

   Return the cooked protein and veggies to the pan. Add 1–2 tbsp fish sauce, 1–2 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1–3 tsp brown sugar. Toss everything until the rice is heated through and evenly coated in the sweet, smoky Nam Prik Pao sauce.

5. 5

   Turn off the heat and stir in a handful of fresh Thai basil mixed with cilantro leaves and 2 kaffir lime leaves, slivered, if using. Serve hot and top with Prik Nam Pla (Thai Flavor Bomb Sauce) if you want it extra spicy!