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Khao phat

(ข้าวผัด, Khao pad)

Khao phat is a simple Thai dish of stir-fried rice with vegetables that is traditionally prepared with jasmine rice, unlike the Chinese version which calls for plain white rice. Cooked jasmine rice is typically stir-fried with ingredients such as onions, garlic, and green onions, and it is then enhanced with fish sauce, thin soy sauce, a light dusting of white pepper, and a drizzle of fresh lime juice.


Another essential component of the dish is the addition of scrambled eggs, which are fried alongside rice and vegetables before they are entirely blended into the mixture. In Thailand, the traditional way of eating this dish is with a crispy-fried egg on top, and khao phat is usually accompanied by a lime wedge and a spicy dipping sauce called nam pla prik (fish sauce mixed with Thai chilis) on the side.


Thai fried rice is a typical street food item and a staple dish at stir-fry restaurants in the country, and it sometimes contains meat or seafood such as chicken or shrimps.