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Curry Fried Rice

Leftover rice + curry paste + mixed protein = dinner in one skillet. Spicy, savory, and done before your water boils.

Total time
12 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
28g
Curry Fried Rice
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (day-old or chilled)
  • 1.5 tbsp Thai red curry paste
  • ¾ cup rotisserie chicken, shredded (or cooked shrimp)
  • ½ tbsp fish sauce
  • ½ medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 stalks green onion, sliced thin
  • ½ whole lime (juiced)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Add curry paste and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant—about 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add rice and break up any clumps, stirring, for 2 minutes until heated through.

  4. 4

    Stir in chicken, fish sauce, and bell pepper, tossing for 1 minute until mixed.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat. Drizzle with lime juice and scatter green onion on top.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately in bowls.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet or wok
  • wooden spoon or spatula

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