Khao Pad Krapow Jay

Khao Pad Krapow Jay is a fragrant and flavorful Thai vegetarian stir-fried rice dish, infused with aromatic basil and a medley of fresh vegetables. It's a delicious and satisfying breakfast option that brings the essence of Thai street food to your table.

Ingredients

• Jasmine rice - 200 grams
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Thai bird's eye chilies - 2, finely chopped
• Red bell pepper - 1, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Mushrooms - 100 grams, sliced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Oyster sauce (vegetarian) - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh Thai basil leaves - 30 grams
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste
• Lime wedges - for serving

Steps

1. Cook the jasmine rice according to package instructions and set aside to cool.
2. In a large frying pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
3. Add minced garlic and chopped chilies, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the diced red bell pepper, carrot, and mushrooms, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
5. Add the cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps, and stir-fry for about 2 minutes.
6. Pour in the soy sauce and vegetarian oyster sauce, mixing well to combine all the ingredients.
7. Toss in the fresh Thai basil leaves and chopped green onions, stirring until the basil is wilted.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
9. Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Contains healthy fats from vegetable oil and promotes heart health.

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