Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Tom Yum Paste Mix

   In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of tom yum paste, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, a little seasoning powder, and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Optionally, you may add 1 teaspoon of water to achieve desired consistency.

2. 2.Combine Paste with Rice

   Add the prepared tom yum paste mix to 1 bowl of cooked rice. Mix thoroughly until the rice is evenly coated with the paste and has a uniform color.

3. 3.Scramble the Egg

   Heat a little oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Pour in the beaten egg and soft scramble it. Once cooked, remove the scrambled egg from the pan and set it aside.

4. 4.Sear the Chicken

   Add a little more oil to the same pan. Add the chicken chunks and sear them until they are golden brown on all sides.

5. 5.Add Rice and Cook

   Add the tom yum-coated rice to the pan with the seared chicken. Cook on medium-high flame, stirring continuously to ensure the rice heats through and combines with the chicken.

6. 6.Add Aromatics and Egg

   Once the rice is heated, add the red chili padi, julienned lemongrass, julienned kaffir lime leaves, and the previously scrambled egg to the pan. Mix all ingredients well with the rice.

7. 7.Serve

   Turn off the flame. Serve the Tom Yum Fried Rice immediately, garnished with fresh lime slices, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes on the side.