Classic Khao Pad

The dish that defines a Thai home kitchen. The secret is day-old rice — fresh rice steams, yesterday's rice fries.

Ingredients

• 3 cups day-old jasmine rice
• 2 eggs
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• White pepper, to taste
• Cucumber and lime wedges to serve

Method

1. Heat oil over high heat until shimmering.
2. Add garlic; fry 10 seconds.
3. Crack eggs directly into the wok, scramble briefly.
4. Add rice, breaking up clumps.
5. Season with soy, sugar, pepper. Toss hard.
6. Serve with cucumber and lime.