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Thai ‘Railway’ Fried Rice Recipe

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This Thai ‘Railway’ Fried Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring a perfect balance of savory and tangy elements. Stir-fried with garlic, onions, tomatoes, and cabbage, then seasoned with fish sauce and soy sauces, this recipe is complemented by a chili fish sauce for an authentic spicy kick. Served with fresh cucumber and lime, it’s an easy and satisfying meal inspired by Thailand’s traditional railway station fare.

Ingredients

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Fried Rice

  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 1 tomato, cut into wedges
  • 1 handful (about 1/3 cup) sliced cabbage
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • ½ tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tsp white sugar
  • ¼ tsp ground white pepper
  • 3 eggs, lightly whisked
  • 2 tbsp roughly chopped coriander
  • 2 tbsp finely sliced spring onion

To Serve

  • Sliced cucumber
  • Wedge of lime

Chilli Fish Sauce ‘Prik Nam Pla’

  • 4 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 birds’ eye chilli, finely sliced
  • Squeeze of lime

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chilli Fish Sauce: Combine fish sauce, finely sliced birds’ eye chilli, and a squeeze of lime in a small bowl. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
  2. Cook Aromatics: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Add sliced onion and roughly chopped garlic. Stir-fry for about 20 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add Vegetables: Add tomato wedges to the wok. Stir-fry for approximately 30 seconds or until the tomato starts to break down. Then add the sliced cabbage and stir-fry for 20 seconds to wilt the cabbage slightly.
  4. Stir-fry Rice and Seasonings: Add cooked rice to the wok along with fish sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and ground white pepper. Stir-fry continuously until the rice is evenly coated and heated through.
  5. Cook Eggs: Push the rice mixture to one side of the wok. Pour the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil into the empty side of the wok, then pour in the lightly whisked eggs. Spread the eggs out with a spatula as they cook. When the eggs are just set, toss them together with the rice mixture to combine.
  6. Finish and Serve: Turn off the heat. Toss through the roughly chopped coriander and finely sliced spring onion. Serve the fried rice hot with sliced cucumber, a wedge of lime, and the prepared chilli fish sauce on the side.

Notes

  • Use day-old cooked rice for best texture to avoid sogginess.
  • Adjust the amount of birds’ eye chilli in the chilli fish sauce to control the spice level.
  • Dark soy sauce adds depth of color and a slight sweetness, but can be adjusted or omitted if unavailable.
  • You can substitute vegetable oil with peanut or sunflower oil for different flavor variations.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace fish sauce with soy sauce or tamari.

Keywords: Thai fried rice, Railway fried rice, fish sauce fried rice, authentic Thai recipe, easy Thai meal, quick stir-fry rice, spicy chili fish sauce

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