Friday, March 16, 2007

3. Thai fried rice / khao pad (Thai)

It is similar to the Chinese fried rice. However, it uses jasmine rice instead of regular long-grain rice. Chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, and crab are types of meat used in Thai fried rice. Egg, onions, cilantro, and fried garlic are usually mixed in the dish. Cucumber slices, tomato slices, sprigs of green onion, and lettuce leaf are served as garnishes to the dish.


Thai fried rice.

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The most famous version of Thai fried rice is the pineapple fried rice which is also called khao pad sap ba rot in Thai. Chicken, pork, or shrimp is more commonly used. While omitting garnishes and some ingredients like onions, tomatoes, and cilantro, curry powder and pineapple are added into the dish.




Pineapple Thai fried rice.

Source: thaifood.about.com

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