Thai fried rice satay is a well balanced dish combining sweet and savory flavors from rice and chicken, heat from sauce, and freshness from herbs.
Okay, I know what you are thinking.
“Thai Fried Rice Satay?”
“That sounds like something my grandma would make.”
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Hear me out, because this dish is anything but grandma’s casserole.
This is like a flavor explosion in your mouth, a culinary adventure that will leave you wanting more (and probably needing a nap).
Let me rewind a bit.
My story starts with a late night craving for something serious after a wild night out with my friends.
I stumbled into this little hole-in-the-wall Thai place, hoping for a greasy spoon miracle.
Instead, I found the holy grail of food: Thai Fried Rice Satay.
Thai place, hoping for a greasy spoon miracle. Instead, I found the holy grail of food: Thai Fried Rice Satay.
Now, I am not usually the fancy food type.
But this dish had me hooked from the first bite.
The fluffy rice, bursting with flavor, was topped with juicy, perfectly cooked chicken.
Each piece was infused with this incredible blend of sweet and savory, and I swear I could even taste the chili infused dipping sauce just looking at it.
Then came the crunch of cucumber and the zing of fresh lime.
It was like a symphony of flavors, all playing perfectly together.
I know what you are thinking: “You are making this sound way too good to be true.”
Trust me, it’s that good.
And I’m not just saying that because I was hungry.
I went back for seconds.
I went back the next day, and the next and the next. (Okay, maybe I got a little carried away, but you get the picture).
But don’t worry, you don’t have to become regular at a Thai place like I did.
I am going to share the secret to making this amazing dish right here, in this blogpost.
We are about to embark on a culinary journey that will have your taste buds singing “Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy” (Only in a way that is way cooler than you would imagine).
Thai Fried Rice Satay Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Satay:
- 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken cut into 1 inch cubes or strips
- 2 tbsp. satay sauce
- 1 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/8 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 pinch salt
For Fried Rice:
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1/2 large onion chopped
- 5-7 cloves of garlic minced
- 1/2 cup cooked rice
- 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp. chicken broth
- 1 tbsp. fish sauce
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- salt to taste
- 1 tbsp. lime juice
How do I make Thai Fried Rice Satay?
In a bowl combine chicken, satay sauce, soy sauce, coriander, cumin, chili powder, and vegetable oil.
Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
In a wok heat some oil and add the minced garlic and chopped onion.
Cook onion and garlic until softened. It takes about 3-4 minutes.
Add the chicken which you marinated earlier and let stir it to cook thoroughly.
Now add the cooked rice and stir in cilantro, fish sauce, sugar, pepper, and lemon juice.
Cook for 2-3 minutes until rice are coated evenly with the sauce. Transfer to a bowl and enjoy with sweet chili sauce and cucumber slices.
Thai Fried Rice Satay: Is it worth the hype?
Ingredients
For the satay:
- ½ lb. chicken skinless and boneless, cut into 1 inch cubes or strips
- 2 tbsp. satay sauce
- 1 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- â…› tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. vegetable oil
- 1 pinch salt
For fried rice:
- ½ cup cooked rice
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
- ½ onion chopped large
- 5-7 cloves garlic mined
- 2 tbsp. cilantro chopped
- 2 tbsp. chicken broth or water
- 1 tbsp. fish sauce
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
- salt to taste
- 1 tbsp. lime juice
Instructions
- In a bowl combine chicken, satay sauce, soy sauce, coriander, cumin, chili powder, and vegetable oil.Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a wok heat some oil and add the minced garlic and chopped onion.Cook onion and garlic until softened. It takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chicken which you marinated earlier and let stir it to cook thoroughly.
- Now add the cooked rice and stir in cilantro, fish sauce, sugar, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until rice are coated evenly with the sauce. Transfer to a bowl and enjoy with sweet chili sauce and cucumber slices.
Thai Fried Rice Satay: The Hype is Real
Okay foodie family, let’s talk the truth.
Thai fried rice satay, is it worth the hype?
The answer, my friends, is a resounding YES!
This dish is like the cool kid in the cafeteria, always attracting attention with its bold flavors and undeniable swagger.
You have got the recipe, you have got the tips, and now you have got the power to create something seriously delicious.
This ain’t your grandma’s fried rice- it’s got a spicy kick, a fragrant aroma, and a depth of flavor that will have you wanting more.
So, what makes this dish so special?
It is the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy, all thanks to the magic of satay sauce.
Imagine all the goodness infused with the tang of lime and the fiery kick of chili.
Yeah, that’s what I am talking about.
But this recipe isn’t just about the sauce, it’s about the perfect harmony of textures.
The fluffy rice, the crisp vegetables, the tender chicken, and the aromatic herbs – it is simply for your taste buds.
Now, I gotta know did this recipe live up to the hype for you?
Did it make you want to do a little dance in the kitchen?
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