Khao Pad Goong: Thai-Style Shrimp Fried Rice
Khao Pad Goong: Thai-Style Shrimp Fried Rice brings plump shrimp, fragrant garlic, and fluffy day-old rice together with a balanced blend of oyster, fish, and soy sauces. Each bite is lightly sweet, umami-rich, and speckled with tender vegetables and softly set egg, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Khao Pad Goong: Thai-Style Shrimp 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
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 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
- 44
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Set aside.
- 2
Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large cast iron skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the shrimp, 1/4 cup green onions, and 1 tablespoon garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, until the shrimp are firm and opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- 3
Without cleaning the skillet, add another 1/2 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the remaining 1/4 cup green onions, the remaining 1 tablespoon garlic, and the mixed vegetables. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes.
- 4
Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and add another 1 tablespoon oil to the center. Add the beaten egg and let it sit for 20 seconds; then stir gently until large curds form, about 1 minute.
- 5
Stir the cooked eggs and vegetables together.
- 6
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Stir in the cooked rice and the reserved sauce; press the rice flat in the skillet. Cook, flipping and turning occasionally, until the rice is browned and crispy in some spots, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cooked shrimp.
- Calories 828.5 kcal High 41%
- Protein 43.43 g Good Source 87%
- Carbohydrate 129.98 g 47%
- Total Fat 14.59 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 1.89 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 390.28 mg High 130%
- Sodium 1005.79 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 0.52 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 4.44 g --
- Added Sugars 1.33 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 161.86 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 5.32 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 128.61 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 27.96 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 3.29 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.49 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Khao Pad Goong: Thai Style Shrimp Fried Rice is a Thai dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Canola Oil, Eggs, and Fish Sauce. Each serving provides about 828.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Khao Pad Goong: Thai-Style Shrimp Fried Rice?
- It is a Thai recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Khao Pad Goong: Thai-Style Shrimp Fried Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Canola Oil, Eggs, Fish Sauce, Green Onion. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Khao Pad Goong: Thai-Style Shrimp Fried Rice?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Khao Pad Goong: Thai-Style Shrimp Fried Rice?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 828.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Khao Pad Goong: Thai-Style Shrimp Fried Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Khao Pad Goong: Thai-Style Shrimp Fried Rice healthy?
- Khao Pad Goong: Thai-Style Shrimp Fried Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 828.5 calories and 43.43 g of protein, or 87% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1005.79 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.89 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, 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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