Delicious Thai Fried Rice with Prawns & Peas Recipe
Authentic Thai Seafood recipe — Thai fried rice with prawns & peas. Imported from TheMealDB.
4
servings
Medium
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old rice for better texture)
- 1 cup prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup green peas (frozen or fresh)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (for authentic flavor)
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 3 scallions sliced (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance flavors)
Instructions
7 steps
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all ingredients and ensure prawns are cleaned and rice is pre-cooked.
Use day-old rice for the best texture.Heat the Oil
In a large wok or frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Make sure the oil is hot before adding ingredients.Cook the Garlic and Prawns
Add minced garlic and prawns to the pan, stir-frying until prawns are pink.
Do not overcook the prawns; they should be tender.Add the Rice and Peas
Add the cooked rice and green peas, mixing well with the garlic and prawns.
Break up any clumps of rice while mixing.Season the Rice
Pour in soy sauce and fish sauce, stirring thoroughly to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.Add Eggs
Push the rice to one side of the pan, pour in beaten eggs, and scramble until set.
Mix the scrambled eggs into the rice once cooked.Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat, garnish with sliced scallions and lime juice if desired.
Serve hot for best flavor.
💡 Tips & Tricks
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Up to 1 day in an airtight container
Freezer
Up to 1 month — thaw overnight in fridge
Gently reheat in a pan over low heat. Avoid microwaving seafood as it can become rubbery.
What to Serve With
Complete your thai meal with these perfect pairings:
About This Dish
Delicious Thai Fried Rice with Prawns & Peas Recipe is a beloved dish from Thai cuisine.
Thai cuisine is famous for its bold flavors and the delicate balance of four fundamental tastes: sweet, sour, salty, and spicy. Fresh herbs and aromatic ingredients are used extensively.
This recipe is rated medium difficulty and uses 11 ingredients. Intermediate cooks will enjoy the balanced challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Jasmine rice is recommended for its fragrance and texture, but you can use other types.
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Nutrition Facts
4 serving(s) per recipe
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.
