Thai Egg Fried Rice (Khao Pad Khai)
Quick, easy, and satisfying Thai-style fried rice with eggs. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a quick dinner.
🔥380 Calories
💪14g Protein
⏱️15 min
👨🍳Easy
Ingredients
- 11 cup Cold cooked rice
- 22 large Eggs
- 31 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 41 tbsp Light soy sauce
- 52 cloves Garlic, minced
- 62 stalks Green onions, sliced
- 71/4 tsp White pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a wok, stir-fry garlic until fragrant
- 2
Crack eggs and scramble until just set
- 3
Add cold rice and stir-fry to combine
- 4
Season with soy sauce and white pepper
- 5
Top with green onions and serve hot
💡Tips
- •Day-old cold rice works best for fluffy fried rice
- •No need for salt - soy sauce provides enough seasoning
- •High heat gives the rice a nice smoky flavor
- •Add vegetables like carrots or peas for more nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in egg fried rice?
One serving of Thai egg fried rice has about 350-400 calories, depending on the amount of oil and eggs used. Provides 12-15g protein from the eggs.
Is egg fried rice good for weight loss?
It can be if you control portions, use less oil, switch to brown rice, and add more vegetables for fiber while reducing overall calories.