Migas Fried Rice
Migas Fried Rice is a flavorful Thai Thai Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Roast onion, tomatillo, and jalapeño over a gas burner, turning often, until charred and blistered in spots, about 5 minutes. (Alternatively, broil on a broiler-proof rimmed baking sheet, turning often, 8–10 minutes.).
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionRoast onion, tomatillo, and jalapeño over a gas burner, turning often, until charred and blistered in spots, about 5 minutes. (Alternatively, broil on a broiler-proof rimmed baking sheet, turning often, 8–10 minutes.).
Meanwhile, toast guajillo chile in a small dry skillet until puffed and fragrant, about 30 seconds per side.
Chop chile (with seeds) and transfer to a food processor.
Add garlic and lemongrass and pulse to a coarse paste.
Add fish sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, cumin, onion, tomatillo, and jalapeño.
Pulse to a coarse purée; season with more fish sauce and lime juice, if desired (mixture should be salty and flavorful).
Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
Add tortillas and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer chips to paper towels to drain. (Alternatively, use storebought corn chips.).
Increase heat to high and add onion and jalapeño to same wok; season with salt and pepper.
Cook, stirring often, until softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add eggs and cook, stirring constantly, until fluffy and just set, about 1 minute.
Add rice and cook, stirring often, until rice is evenly coated and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes.
Add jaew and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and paste reduces slightly, about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and mix in cheddar and half of fried tortillas.
Serve fried rice topped with scallions, cilantro, hot sauce, MSG (if using), and remaining fried tortillas.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.