Tom Yam Fried Rice

 

Besides having tom yam soup, why not opt for something different - tom yam fried rice. Just add tom yam paste into the fried rice and you'll still be able to enjoy the kick from the chill and fragrance of the lemongrass at the same time. You can add in any kinds of meat, seafood and vegetables to make it a complete meal. You can even add in some sliced red chillies to make it spicier. This dish is great for parties, picnics, or even a simple family meal.    

Prep Time : 5 mins

Cooking Time : 10 mins

Yield : 3 - 4 paxs

Ingredients : 

• 1 1/2 cups cooked rice, keep refrigerated overnight before cooking
• 1 chicken breast, thinly sliced or diced
• 50g beansprout
• 1/2 stick carrot, cut into matchsticks
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp garlic
• 2 chilli padi (optional)
• 2 - 3 tbsp oil

Marinate for Chicken:

• 1 tsp sauce sauce
• 1 tsp oyster sauce
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp cornflour
• pinch of pepper

Seasoning :

• 2 tbsp tom yam paste
• 1 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp salt

Method :

1.  Marinate the sliced or diced chicken for minimum 10 mins in the fridge, best overnight.
2. Heat up oil in a non-stick pan and add in the garlic, stir until fragrant. Add in the eggs and stir occasional to break it into small pieces. Then add in the carrots and chicken and stir-fry until chicken is no longer pink.
3. When all is cooked, add in the cold rice into the pan and stir-fry with all the ingredients until mixed evenly. You may add in a bit of oil if the mixture is too dry. 
4. Lower the heat and add in the seasoning. Mix evenly to ensure that all the rice is coated with the seasoning. 
5. Add in the beansprouts, chilli padi and a dash of pepper, and toss it for another 1 - 2 mins before serving. 
6. Decorate with coriander leaves and serve.