“Khao pad” literally translates to “stir fried rice“, or what we know as Thai fried rice. In Thai cuisine, it is as popular as egg fried rice from Chinese restaurants. However, unlike Chinese fried rice that is a bit more subtle in flavor, as its often just a side, Thai fried rice is much more fragrant, flavorful, and packed with umami, thanks to both the fish sauce and oyster sauce used.