If you’re craving something bold, spicy, and packed with flavor, this Tom Yum Fried Rice is calling your name. Inspired by the iconic Thai soup, this dish transforms the tangy, savory magic of tom yum into a hearty, satisfying fried rice. It’s quick to make, bursting with Southeast Asian flavors, and perfect for using up day-old rice.
Topped with juicy shrimp, a crispy fried egg, and fragrant Thai basil, this one-pan meal is a weeknight win with restaurant-level taste.
🍽️ Tips & Variations
- No shrimp? Swap with chicken, tofu, or mushrooms
- Extra heat? Add fresh Thai chilies or chili flakes
- Herb boost: Add chopped cilantro or mint for more freshness
- Make it a meal prep star: Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days
Tom Yum Fried Rice
2
servings5
minutes5
minutesIngredients
- Main Ingredients
10 10 shrimp, peeled and deveined
0.25 0.25 onion, julienned
0.5 0.5 shallot, finely diced
1 1 garlic clove, minced
4 4 stems Chinese broccoli (gai lan), chopped
2 cups 2 cooked day-old rice
2 2 eggs
Salt, to taste
Thai basil, chiffonade (for garnish)
- Tom Yum Sauce
2 Tbsp 2 tom yum paste
1 Tbsp 1 lemongrass (white part, finely chopped)
1 Tbsp 1 fish sauce
1 tsp 1 lime juice
1 Tbsp 1 sugar
Directions
- Make the Tom Yum Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix tom yum paste, lemongrass, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Set aside.
- *Cook the shrimp*
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high. Add a bit of oil and cook shrimp until pink and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics
- In the same pan, add more oil if needed. Sauté garlic, shallots, and onion until fragrant and translucent, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add vegetables
- Stir in Chinese broccoli and cook until just tender.
- Scramble the eggs
- Push veggies to one side of the pan. Crack in eggs, scramble until just set, then mix everything together.
- Add rice & sauce
- Toss in day-old rice and pour in the tom yum sauce. Stir-fry until everything is well-coated and heated through. Add shrimp back in and toss to combine.
- Finish & serve
- Season with salt to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh Thai basil.
- Optionally top with a crispy fried egg.
✅ Final Thoughts
This Tom Yum Fried Rice brings the zingy, aromatic goodness of your favorite Thai soup into a fast, satisfying rice dish. With its spicy, sour, and savory flavor profile, it’s the perfect way to shake up your stir-fry game—and it’s guaranteed to impress.
