Thai-Style Pork Fried Rice
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This Thai-style pork fried rice comes together in under 30 minutes, and it makes a satisfying one-dish meal.
Somewhere near the top of the list of things that make me happy as a mom is discovering a weeknight recipe my whole family loves—and if it can be made inexpensively from pantry staples and a just few fresh ingredients from the supermarket, all the better. This Thai-style pork fried rice, a variation on my favorite traditional fried rice, is one of those recipes, and it comes together in under 30 minutes. I use ground pork, which, while not traditional, is so much easier and more flavorful than pork tenderloin or pork chops. This fried rice reheats beautifully in the microwave, making it the perfect dinner for those nights when everyone is running in different directions.
what you’ll need to Make Thai-Style Pork Fried Rice
Before we get to the recipe, a few words on the ingredients. I’ve made this dish with jasmine rice and regular long-grain white rice — both work well. While most fried rice recipes call for cold rice (so that the rice doesn’t stick together when fried), it doesn’t make much difference in this recipe, so feel free to make the rice ahead of time or at the last minute — whatever is most convenient for you.
To flavor the rice, I use a combination of fish sauce and oyster sauce. Fish sauce is a salty, savory condiment often used in East Asian cuisine. It adds a rich umami flavor to sauces, marinades, and salad dressings. Oyster sauce is a thick, dark brown condiment made primarily from oyster extracts. Despite its name, oyster sauce doesn’t taste strongly of oysters; rather, it has a salty, savory, slightly sweet flavor. You can find both sauces in the Asian section of most supermarkets.
Step-by-Step Instructions
In a large sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Season the beaten eggs with a generous pinch of salt, add them to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, until scrambled. Transfer the eggs to a plate and set aside.
In the same pan (no need to wash it), heat the remaining tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add the light green scallions, garlic, and ginger.
Cook, stirring frequently, for about 1 minute.
Add the pork and continue cooking, breaking the meat apart with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
Add the cooked rice, peas, broccoli, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and red pepper flakes.
Cook, stirring to evenly combine, until the rice and vegetables are hot.
Stir in the dark scallion greens and cilantro.
Mix in the scrambled eggs.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Serve with Sriracha, if desired.
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Thai-Style Pork Fried Rice
This Thai-style pork fried rice comes together in under 30 minutes, and it makes a satisfying one-dish meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- Pinch salt
- 1 bunch scallions, finely sliced, light and dark green parts divided
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger (see note)
- 1 pound ground pork
- 4 cups cooked white rice (from 1⅓ cups uncooked rice)
- ½ cup frozen peas, defrosted
- 1½ cups cooked broccoli florets (see note)
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
- Sriracha, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Season the beaten eggs with a generous pinch of salt, add them to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, until scrambled. Transfer the eggs to a plate and set aside.
- In the same pan (no need to wash it), heat the remaining tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add the light green scallions, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring frequently, for about 1 minute. Add the pork and continue cooking, breaking the meat apart with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Add the cooked rice, peas, broccoli, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring to evenly combine, until the rice and vegetables are hot. Stir in the dark scallion greens, cilantro and scrambled eggs. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Serve with Sriracha, if desired.
- Note: Check out easy guidance on how to peel, grate, and chop fresh ginger here.
- Note: Defrosted frozen broccoli florets will work in a pinch, but they tend to get a bit mushy so fresh-cooked (or leftover fresh-cooked) broccoli is preferable. You can also substitute any other leftover cooked vegetables you have in your fridge.
Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (4 servings)
- Calories: 701
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated fat: 11 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Sugar: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Sodium: 1455 mg
- Cholesterol: 221 mg
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Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.
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DELICIOUS! I love fried rice & never thought I could make it so well at home. The whole family loved it. Made as recipe was written.
If you are making this earlier in the day, would you wait to add the egg until just before dinner? Does it matter? Thank you!
It really doesn’t matter – I’ve reheated it the next day with the egg already in it and it’s still delicious. Enjoy!
This is great for quickly reheated lunches and dinners in the microwave. I made a lot because the smallest pork package was 1 1/2 lbs. so I added more broccoli, rice and peas. I did not add the sugar, nor the cilantro at the end. Everyone really enjoyed it, and I will definitely make it again!
If one does not use oyster or/fish sauce, what should one use instead? 5 Tablespoons of soy sauce or a combo of hoisin and soy sauce? This looks delicious and I can’t wait to try it!
Hi Becky, I’d start with 3 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon hoisin and add more hoisin sauce to taste, if necessary. I’d love to know how it turns out.
Hey Jenn-
Looks amazing! Do you think it will go well with cauliflower rice??
Hi Laura, I haven’t tried it with cauliflower rice, but I think it would work nicely. Please LMK how it turns out if you try it this way!
Made this tonight just as noted. Everyone loved it and I will definitely be adding this meal to our dinner rotation. Thanks Jenn
I cooked the pork first before the vegetables- pork tends to have a lot of fat. I drained it off and the meal was great. I do agree the key is to have everything chopped and ready for cooking.
Delicious! I used basmati rice, and added diced carrots, onions and jalapeńo and it turned out marvelous. Subbed basil for cilantro. Next time, I plan to double this recipe and freeze additional portions— it was eaten far too quickly!
It was very good meal. I really appreciate the recipes with moderate amount of the spice and using condiment to warm it up if needed. That way all tha family can enjoy the dish.
We loved this meal-in-a-bowl recipe. The flavor was excellent! I might try reducing the rice a bit and adding more veggies as we are trying to be lower-carb. My only other comment in that unless you have everything prepped, there is no way this comes together in 30 minutes.