Thai Fried Rice
Thai Fried Rice, often nicknamed American fried rice in Thailand, balances savory bacon with tangy ketchup, sweet pineapple, and aromatic jasmine rice. Each bite is smoky, lightly sweet, and peppery, with fresh herbs and lime to brighten the finish. It’s a crowd-pleasing stir-fry perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual gathering.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Thai Fried Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat and cook the bacon until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain it, keeping the bacon grease in a bowl. Return 2 tablespoons of the grease to the skillet.
- 2
Increase the heat to medium-high and cook the garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato and pineapple and stir-fry until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Increase the heat to high and add 1 tablespoon bacon grease. Add the rice and stir-fry, breaking it up with a spatula so it gets well coated with the bacon grease. Cook for about 3 minutes. Season with ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper.
- 4
Push the rice mixture to one side of the skillet or wok and pour the beaten eggs onto the empty side. Stir-fry until the eggs are almost set, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix the eggs into the rice mixture. Fold in the bacon bits. Serve with cucumber, green onions, cilantro, lemon wedges, and chile peppers.
- Calories 1274.92 kcal High 64%
- Protein 43.77 g Good Source 88%
- Carbohydrate 224.46 g 82%
- Total Fat 19.92 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 7.8 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 205.75 mg High 69%
- Sodium 1486.15 mg High 65%
- Dietary Fiber 2.83 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 8.08 g --
- Added Sugars 1.62 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 65.31 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.67 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 449.26 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 82.81 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 25.47 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin D 0.75 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Thai Fried Rice is a Thai dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cucumber, Eggs, Fresh Cilantro, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 1274.92 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Thai Fried Rice?
- It is a Thai recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Thai Fried Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Cucumber, Eggs, Fresh Cilantro, Green Onion, Jasmine Rice. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Thai Fried Rice?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Thai Fried Rice?
- About 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1274.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Thai Fried Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Thai Fried Rice healthy?
- Thai Fried Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 1274.92 calories and 43.77 g of protein, or 88% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1486.15 mg (65% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.8 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Soy, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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