Authentic Thai Railway Fried RiceEgg
Experience the authentic flavors of Thailand with this classic railway-style fried rice. This budget-friendly dish uses simple, humble ingredients—including fresh tomatoes, eggs, and cabbage—transformed through high-heat wok technique. Finished with a touch of sugar for caramelization and fragrant white pepper, it delivers a smoky, savory, and tangy profile that is perfect for a quick, comforting meal at home. Serve with spicy chili-lime sauce Authentic Thai Railway Fried Rice
Ingredients
Main ingredient :
3 cups Cooked Rice
3 large Egg
2 medium Tomato
1 cup Cabbage (shredded)
4 cloves Garlic (chopped)
1 small Onion (sliced)
Seasoning :
Fish sauce 2 tbsp
1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
Dark soy sauce 1 tbsp
1 tsp Sugar
to taste White Pepper
Cooking oil 2 tbsp
Garnish :
2 Spring Onion (chopped)
A small handful Coriander Leaves (chopped)
A few Cucumber (sliced)
as needed Lemon Wedges
Instructions
1
Cut your tomatoes into nice wedges.
2
Beat three eggs in a bowl.
3
Ensure your rice is from the previous day; it should be nice and dry, not gluggy
4
Get your wok or pan very hot until it is smoking slightly.
5
Add oil, then the garlic (chopped roughly) and onion. Sauté until the onions begin to soften.
6
Add the tomato wedges and cook until they soften and break down slightly.
7
Toss in your cabbage (or preferred green vegetable) just until the green color pops. 5. Add the day-old rice to the pan.
8
Add the day-old rice to the pan.
9
Season with fish sauce, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce. The dark soy gives the dish its signature color and a touch of sweetness
10
Sprinkle in a little sugar to help with caramelization and a smoky flavor.
11
Push the rice mixture to one side of the wok, add a little more oil to the empty space, and crack in the eggs.
12
Once the eggs begin to set, break them up into chunks and toss everything together.
13
Finish by seasoning with a decent pinch of white pepper and stir in coriander and spring onion.
14
Serve with a side of prik nam pla (a mixture of spicy chilies and fish sauce, with an optional squeeze of lime or lemon).
15
Add fresh cucumber slices to the plate to help cool the palate while eating
