vegan
Khao Pad Pak
ข้าวผัดผัก
Mild
Khao Pad Pak is Thai vegetable fried rice — jasmine rice stir-fried with seasonal vegetables, garlic, soy sauce, and white pepper, a simple and dependable vegan-friendly dish available everywhere.
Cultural Origin
Khao Pad Pak is a Thai vegetable fried rice rooted in the Chinese-Thai stir-fry tradition, popularized as a quick, affordable meal in market and food-court kitchens. It is also a standard dish during the Phuket Vegetarian Festival when prepared without egg or pungent alliums for jay observance.
Allergens & Sensitivities
soygarlic
Key Ingredients
- jasmine rice
- mixed vegetables
- garlic
- soy sauce
- white pepper
Where to Try It
Every Thai restaurant in the country — it is one of the safest and most universally available options for plant-based diners.
Tips
- Specify 'mai sai khai' (no egg) to keep it fully vegan — Thai fried rice standard is made with egg unless otherwise requested.