Food Photo: Common Thai Lunch – Khao Pad Goong
By Mark Wiens
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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.