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Khao Pad

Khao Pad — a classic thai dish made simple at home.

15 min4 servesmedium

Khao Pad — a classic thai dish made simple at home. This Thai main is sized for 4 and comes together in about 15 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

269

kcal

23g

Protein

23g

Carbs

8g

Fat

main

Ingredients

  • lemongrass200 g
  • shallot200 g
  • chili1 cup
  • tofu2
  • sticky rice250 g
  • oyster sauce200 g
  • fish sauce1 medium
  • saltstaple
  • pepperstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Prep all ingredients for khao pad and measure them out.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan and sauté aromatics until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add main ingredients and cook until just done.

  4. 4

    Season with salt, pepper and finish with fresh herbs.

  5. 5

    Plate and serve hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Khao Pad take to cook?
Total time is about 15 minutes for 4 servings.
Is Khao Pad vegetarian?
No — this recipe contains non-vegetarian ingredients.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are lemongrass, shallot, chili.