Thai Shrimp Fried Rice (Kao Pad Goong)

Ingredients

• 1.5 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons canola oil , divided
• 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp , peeled and deveined
• 0.5 cups chopped green onions , divided
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic , divided
• 1 package frozen mixed vegetables , 10 ounce
• 2 large eggs , beaten
• 3 cups day-old cooked white rice

Instructions

1. 1

   Stir together oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.

2. 2

   Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large cast iron skillet or wok over medium heat. Add shrimp, 1/4 cup green onions, and 1 tablespoon garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, until shrimp are firm and opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.

3. 3

   Without cleaning the skillet, add another 1/2 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add remaining 1/4 cup green onions, remaining 1 tablespoon garlic, and mixed vegetables. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes. Push to the side of the skillet and add another 1 tablespoon oil to the center. Add beaten egg and let sit for 20 seconds; then stir gently until large curds form, about 1 minute. Stir cooked eggs and vegetables together.

4. 4

   Increase heat to medium-high and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Stir in cooked rice and reserved sauce; flatten rice in skillet. Cook, flipping and turning occasionally, until rice is brown and crispy in some spots, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cooked shrimp.