| Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 15 mins – 20 mins | Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 540 | 25g | 8g | 56g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 4g | 2g | 29g | 1.5g |
Why I Love Thai Isaan Sausage Fried Rice
One of my all-time favorite recipes to make, and certainly one to feast upon, is the utterly delectable Isaan Sausage Fried Rice. This Thai delight unfailingly adds an exotic burst of flavor to any weekday dinner. The alluring aroma and scrumptious taste capture something truly unique—a taste weaved from the melding of a variety of spices, fascinating textures, and an exciting journey of flavors that perfectly define the vibrancy of Thai cuisine. 
An Ode to Tradition with a Contemporary Twist
When you first encounter the Isaan Sausage Fried Rice, you’ll find it pays tribute to the traditional Thai Isaan district culinary style, a region known for producing some of the country’s most vibrant and flavor-packed dishes. This recipe is a lively embodiment of that very spirit, except I’ve added a few twists of my own to amp up the excitement. Just as I savor the kaleidoscope of culinary treats that city life in NYC offers, I equally love this recipe for its lively dance of flavors– a nod to the variety that life offers.
The Spark Behind the Sausage Fried Rice
While I can’t point to a specific chef who might have inspired this recipe, it’s drawn from a collective love of Thai cuisine, much like the legendary David Thompson. His passion for Thailand’s culinary heritage spurred me to delve deeper into its treasure trove of flavors and unleashed this love for the Isaan Sausage Fried Rice.
A Symphony of Tastes on a Platter
The Isaan Sausage Fried Rice is a beautifully balanced symbiosis of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy—encapsulating the very essence of Thai cooking. Pair this with a simple Thai cucumber salad for a refreshing contrast or a Tom Yum soup for a comfortingly warm appetizer, your entire meal will be an adventure—a gustatory journey to the culinary heaven right in your home.
Indeed, every bite of the Isaan Sausage Fried Rice is an invitation to experience a fraction of the world’s vast culinary canvas. It’s part of why I can’t quite get enough of it—every time I serve it; it’s like transporting myself to the bustling streets of Bangkok, having the world on my plate.
What You’ll Need
- 2 cups of jasmine rice
- 1.5 pounds of Isaan sausage
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons of fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil for frying
- 1 Lime, cut into wedges for serving
Method
Step One
First, prepare your ingredients: chop the onion, red bell pepper, and green onions, mince the garlic, beat the eggs, chop the fresh cilantro, and cut the lime into wedges. Set these aside for later.
Step Two
Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat. Once hot, add in the Isaan sausage. Cook until the sausage is browned and crispy, then remove from the pan and set aside.
Step Three
In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil. Add in the chopped onion and cook until it’s softened. Then, add in the garlic and cook for another minute until it’s fragrant.
Step Four
Create a well in the center of the pan by pushing the onion and garlic to the sides. Add the last tablespoon of oil into the center, then pour the beaten eggs into the well. Scramble the eggs and mix them with the onion and garlic.
Step Five
Add the cooked Isaan sausage back into the pan. Also, add the chopped red bell pepper and sliced green onions. Stir well to combine everything.
Step Six
Next, add in the jasmine rice. Stir well to mix the rice with all the ingredients in the pan. Make sure the rice is coated well with the juices in the pan.
Step Seven
For the sauce, mix together the fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, white pepper, and salt. Pour this sauce over the fried rice in the pan. Stir well to make sure the sauce is well distributed throughout the rice.
Step Eight
Finally, remove the pan from heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro. Serve the Isaan sausage fried rice with lime wedges on the side.
