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Thai Curry Fried Rice Dinner

A TikTok-easy Thai dinner featuring curry-paste fried rice as the star, plus quick tom yum broth, spring rolls, and iced tea. Total prep and cook under 25 minutes.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
420
Protein
18g
Thai Curry Fried Rice Dinner
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add curry paste and stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add the mixed protein.

  3. Step 3

    Cook protein, stirring, until just cooked through (shrimp opaque, chicken no pink), 4–5 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Add cooled rice and frozen vegetables, breaking up rice clumps with a spoon, stirring 3 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Add fish sauce and 1 tbsp water, toss until combined and heated through, about 1 minute.

  6. Step 6

    Meanwhile, bring 3 cups water to a boil in a small pot, add tom yum paste, simmer 2 minutes.

  7. Step 7

    Plate curry rice, ladle tom yum broth alongside, serve with spring rolls, lime wedge, and iced tea.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet or wok
  • large spoon
  • small pot
  • ladle
  • plate or shallow bowl

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