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Khao Pad
Thai Cuisine
Day-old jasmine rice stir-fried with egg, garlic, fish sauce, and a choice of protein over very high heat.
Category
Rice Dish
Main Ingredient
Rice
Cooking Method
Stir-fried
Spice Level
Mild
Region
Nationwide
Cuisine
Thai
Fun Fact
The key to khao pad's texture is using day-old cooked rice — freshly cooked rice is too moist and steams rather than frying properly in a hot wok.