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Thai Fried Rice - Kao Pad
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 27 Minutes
Servings: 6
A spicy cousin to the Chinese classic. You can throw in some peanuts for added crunch if you wish. :)
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 lb boneless pork loin, cut into julienne strips
1/2 lb shrimp, cleaned and deveined
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can lump crabmeat, flaked
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fish sauce
4 thai red chili peppers, minced
2 tablespoons ketchup
4 cups cold cooked rice
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions:
1. Heat 2 tbsp.oil in wok and stir-fry the eggs, scrambling them.
2. Remove from wok and set aside.
3. In same wok, heat remaining oil and fry onion and garlic until tender; add pork, salt, pepper, fish sauce, chilies, and ketchup.
4. Stir-fry for 2-4 minutes, or until pork looks done.
5. Add shrimp and crab and continue stir-frying for another 3 minutes; add egg and rice.
6. Cook, stirring well, for another 2 minutes; fold in green onion and cilantro just before serving.
By RecipeOfHealth.com