How to Cook Appetizing Authentic Thai Fried Rice

Authentic Thai Fried Rice.

You can have Authentic Thai Fried Rice using 18 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Authentic Thai Fried Rice

1. Prepare 12 of Thai chiles, sliced (for the Prik Nam Pla).
2. It's 4 tbsp of Thai fish sauce (for the Prik Nam Pla).
3. It's 4 tbsp of lime juice (for the Prik Nam Pla).
4. You need 1 of garlic clove, minced (for the Prik Nam Pla).
5. It's 1 of shallot, chopped (for the Prik Nam Pla).
6. Prepare 4 tbsp of canola or vegetable oil.
7. You need 8 ounces of chicken cut in 1/2-inch cubes.
8. You need 4 cups of cooked rice, preferably Thai jasmine rice that has been prepared 24 hours in advance.
9. You need 4 of eggs, beaten and seasoned with salt and pepper.
10. It's 2 tbsp of oyster sauce.
11. It's 8 of garlic cloves, minced.
12. You need 1 bunch of scallions, both white and green parts, chopped.
13. You need 1 of white onion, chopped.
14. Prepare 1 of tomato, chopped.
15. Prepare 1 of fresh lime.
16. It's 5 of Kaffire lime leaves.
17. Prepare 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro.
18. You need Pinch of sugar (if needed).

Authentic Thai Fried Rice instructions

1. Combine all ingredients of the prik nam pla into a bowl and set aside.
2. Heat a large wok or large, heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of water evaporates upon contact..
3. Add the oil and swirl, then add the onion and chicken. Stir-fry until lightly colored, about two minutes..
4. Add the garlic and stir-fry until golden, about 30 seconds..
5. Pour in the beaten egg. Stir-fry until scrambled, then add the rice..
6. Cook the rice — scooping it up and pressing it into the pan, then scooping it up again — for about two minutes..
7. Add the prik nam pla (all for max spiciness, less for less spicy), oyster sauce, basil, tomato and scallions. Stir together for about a half-minute..
8. Serve, garnishing each plate with cilantro and a squirt of lime..