Thai fried rice with prawns & peas
A fuss-free Thai seafood built around red chilli, raw king prawns and brown rice — roughly 60 minutes start to finish, and rated medium to make. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's pescatarian — fish but no meat.
What you'll need
Shopping list (7)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: contains fish or shellfish, no meat, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Egg Fish Shellfish Soy
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How to make it
- Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a wok, add the onion, garlic and chilli, and cook for 2-3 mins until golden.
- Add the prawns and cook for 1 min.
- Tip in the rice and peas, and keep tossing until very hot.
- Add the soy and fish sauce, then stir through the chopped coriander.
- Keep warm while you fry the eggs.
- Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan and fry the eggs with some seasoning. Divide the fried rice mix between 4 bowls and top each with a fried egg. Serve scattered with coriander, with chilli sauce, if you like.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Pan · Wok
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Ingredient substitutions
- Soy Sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) · coconut aminos
- Fish Sauce
- soy sauce + a pinch of salt
What to serve with Thai fried rice with prawns & peas
- Pad See Ew Chicken
- Thai Green Curry Chicken
- Massaman Beef curry Beef
- Panang chicken curry (kaeng panang gai) Chicken
Tips & common questions
How long does Thai fried rice with prawns & peas take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 6 steps and 12 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of soy sauce?
Try tamari (gluten-free). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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