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Spicy Thai Fried Rice
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Spicy Thai Fried Rice

Delicious as a side or a meal
Course Meal, Side
Cuisine Thai
Keyword Nam Prik Pao, Thai Chili Paste
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 351kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a wok or high-sided saucepan, heat the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat, then saute the beef until close to cooked.
  • Add the Thai pepper, yellow onion, carrot, scallions, and garlic. Continue to saute until the onion is cooked through and the beef is fully cooked.
  • Add the cooked rice, fish sauce, Thai chili paste, curry powder, coriander, and basil to the wok and stir to combine.
  • Add the lime juice (optional) and stir to combine.
  • Serve immediately.

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Notes

Are Thai peppers too spicy for you? Substitute in red jalapeño or Fresno peppers instead. Both are significantly milder but share a similar red color. 

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 1239mg | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 915IU | Vitamin C: 33.4mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 2.3mg