Food Photo: Common Thai Lunch – Khao Pad Goong

By Mark Wiens
Food Photo: Common Thai Lunch – Khao Pad Goong
Thai fried rice with shrimp

Thai fried rice with shrimp

One of the most common lunches in Thailand is just a plate of fried rice with shrimp – khao pad goong. Many local eaters like to add a squeeze of lime and a dash of chili filled fish sauce for extra flavoring!

I also enjoy eating khao pad goong as a Thai breakfast dish.

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