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    Home » Main Dishes » Pork Recipes

    Spicy Thai Pork Fried Rice

    LAST UPDATED: May 27, 2018 PUBLISHED: May 27, 2018 By Pam Greer 17 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Pork Fried Rice is a favorite around this house and this Thai spin is amazing!  Your going to love the Thai spin on this Pork Fried Rice with fish sauce, Thai chili peppers, and cilantro!

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    Plate of Spicy Thai Pork Fried Rice with chopsticks on a bamboo background

    Spicy Thai Pork Fried Rice

    This easy fried rice is a great way to use leftover rice and pork.  However, if you are like me and you love it so much, buy some boneless pork chops and cook up a batch of rice and you are good to go!

    I found this recipe in  Some Like It Hot: Spicy Favorites From The World's Hot Zones by Clifford A. Wright.  While I do it like it hot, I apparently don't like it as hot as some because this recipe called for ½ cup of thinly sliced red chiles!  I can't even begin to imagine that heat!  I mean seriously, I would probably require an ambulance if I used that much!

     

    Plate of Spicy Thai Pork Fried Rice with chopsticks on a bamboo background

    Great for Leftover Rice!

    What I love about this fried rice is the Thai spin - with the red chili peppers, the fish sauce, sugar and cilantro (both leaves and stems).  I also love the contrast of the cold cucumber on top and the crunch of the toasted peanuts.

    One last note, the secret to yummy fried rice?  Cold, leftover rice.  Don't even begin to try friend rice with just cooked rice, you won't get that wonderful dry separation that you are going for.  So, I make my rice in my Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker - my favorite early in the day and then refrigerate until ready.

    On another note, I have been feeling uninspired in my cooking lately.  Bored.  I was working in the garden and looking at my mint bed, thinking that I needed to start using more mint, when inspiration hit me.  I would work my way through cuisines.  Learn the ins and outs.  I've decided to start with Southeast Asia because I love the flavors so much.

    I plan on using some of my relevant cookbooks for inspiration:  Quick and Easy Vietnamese, Quick and Easy Thai, Vatch's Thai Street Food, and The Best Recipes in the World - just to name a few!

    Spicy Thai Pork Fried Rice
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    5 from 34 votes

    Spicy Thai Pork Fried Rice

    You're going to love the Thai spin on this Spicy Thai Pork Fried Rice! 
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Asian
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 375kcal

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 5 garlic cloves peeled and finely chopped
    • 3 shallots thinly sliced
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro roots and/or stems
    • ¼ pound pork tenderloin diced into ½-1 inch cubes
    • 4 cups cooked Jasmine Rice cold
    • 3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
    • 1 tablespoon palm or granulated sugar
    • 1 large egg beaten
    • 2 thinly sliced fresh red chiles (see above note)
    • ½ cucumber peeled, seeded and julienned
    • 2 scallions thinly sliced
    • ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
    • ¼ cup toasted peanuts

    Instructions

    • In a wok, heat oil over high heat. Cook garlic until fragrant about 15 to 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add shallots and cilantro roots (or stems) and cook about 1 minute. Add pork and cook about 4-5 minutes (depending on size of cubes), stirring frequently.
    • Add the rice, stirring and tossing until it separates and mixes with pork. Add the fish sauce and sugar and continue stirring. Push the rice mixture up the sides of the wok, creating an area in the middle. Add the beaten egg, let it set for a minute and then start to scramble the egg. Once it has set, stir the eggs into the rice mixture. Add the chiles to the work and continue to stir fry until it’s well mixed.
    • Serve garnished with cucumbers, scallions, clilantro leaves, peanuts, and any additional red chiles.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 1096mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1.4mg

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    Comments

    1. Miz Helen says

      June 01, 2018 at 7:23 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic Spicy Thai Pork Fried Rice! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and have a great week!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    2. Jodie says

      June 01, 2018 at 8:41 am

      This looks amazing!! It's something my husband would absolutely enjoy!!
      Thanks!!
      XOXO
      Jodie
      http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

      Reply
    3. Dana DeVolk says

      February 18, 2018 at 6:33 pm

      5 stars
      YES! I love recipes like this one, making this STAT!

      Reply
    4. Brandi says

      February 18, 2018 at 5:15 pm

      5 stars
      I love fried rice! And even more so when it's spicy. This is the perfect recipe.

      Reply
    5. shelby says

      June 04, 2017 at 9:53 am

      I'm pretty sure I would LOVE this version! I love thai flavors. I will try it out the next time I am making fried rice!

      Reply
    6. swathi says

      May 11, 2015 at 3:41 pm

      Looks delicious thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop. pinning

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        May 12, 2015 at 1:38 pm

        Thanks for hosting!

        Reply
    7. Lou Lou Girls says

      May 09, 2015 at 5:22 pm

      I'm loving this! I'm always so impressed by your masterpieces. Pinned and tweeted. We appreciate you taking the time to party with us. I hope to see you on Monday at 7. Happy Mother's Day! Lou Lou Girls

      Reply
    8. Sippitysup says

      May 06, 2015 at 4:26 pm

      2008! It's a keeper. GREG

      Reply
    9. JessicaJ says

      May 05, 2015 at 7:56 am

      Well, you've convinced me. Off to find some pork tenderloin 🙂

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        May 05, 2015 at 9:02 am

        And since it uses only a portion of the pork, think of the things you can do with the leftovers!

        Reply
    10. Diane says

      May 05, 2015 at 12:27 am

      I'm excited to try this recipe. I have made my own pork fried rice before but nothing like this one! looks great. i found you over at the hearth and soul blog hop and link party. Have a great Day!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        May 05, 2015 at 9:04 am

        Thank you for visiting! And yes, give it a try and let me know what you think!

        Reply
    11. Bonnie says

      May 04, 2015 at 2:01 pm

      This looks delicious Pam. I've saved it to try. We love Thai food.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        May 05, 2015 at 9:05 am

        Let me know what you think!

        Reply
    12. Judy@ImBoredLetsGo says

      May 04, 2015 at 8:19 am

      This sounds so simple and delicious! I love anything with Thai flavors so I'm sure this is amazing!

      Reply
    13. Joanne says

      May 04, 2015 at 7:10 am

      Oh, the days before pinterest...otherwise known as the dark ages of ugly food photos. 😛 This looks so good. I assume I can use similar flavors but with tofu instead of pork?

      Reply

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