Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 tbsp

canola or vegetable oil

8 unit

garlic cloves

minced

1 unit

carrot

diced

4 unit

tofu

diced

4 unit

eggs

beaten

5 cup

cooked rice

2.5 tbsp

Thai fish sauce

2.5 tsp

Thai chile sauce

1 unit

tomato

chopped

1 bunch

scallions

chopped

0.5 cup

cilantro

chopped

1 unit

cucumber

sliced

1 unit

lime

wedges

Step 1
~2 min

Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2
~2 min

Add oil to the wok.

Step 3
~2 min

Add diced carrot and tofu to the wok.

Step 4
~2 min

Stir-fry until lightly colored, about 2 minutes.

Step 5
~2 min

Add minced garlic and stir-fry until golden, about 30 seconds.

Step 6
~2 min

Pour in the beaten eggs.

Step 7
~2 min

Stir-fry until the eggs are scrambled.

Step 8
~2 min

Add cooked rice to the wok.

Step 9
~2 min

Cook, scooping and pressing the rice for about 2 minutes.

Step 10
~2 min

Add fish sauce, chile sauce, chopped tomato, and scallions.

Step 11
~2 min

Stir everything together for about 30 seconds.

Step 12
~2 min

Serve garnished with cilantro and cucumber slices.

Step 13
~2 min

Offer lime wedges, scallions, and fish sauce with chiles on the side.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use day-old rice for best results.

Adjust the amount of chile sauce to your spice preference.

Add other vegetables such as bell peppers or broccoli.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Rice can be cooked ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot.

Pair with a side of spring rolls.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spring rolls
Thai salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Thailand

Cultural Significance

Popular street food and restaurant dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Family meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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