Thai Basil Fried Rice

Thai basil fried rice. Thai basil and chilies are the stars of this dish, providing flavor and heat. When added to the classic fried rice, this easy weeknight dinner idea features rice stir fried with delicious combination of oyster sauce and soy sauce. Oh so delicious!

It’s no big secret that the traditional fried rice is a favorite among home cooks and restaurant fans alike. With just a few ingredients, you can customize it anyway you like. The ingredients, flavor and nutrition – all depends on your imagination and culinary skills. With plenty of room for customization, you’ll absolutely love this Thai style rice dish.

Thai basil fried rice. Basil leaves, Thai chilies, oyster sauce and soy sauce stir fried with delicious rice. Serve this with a side of sliced cucumbers if you like. And feel free to customize with your favorite protein.

Thai Basil Fried Rice Recipe

Ingredients for fried rice – First, choose your protein, and stir fry this separately I a little oil. If you like eggs in fried rice, make scrambled eggs. You will also need a sauce combo consisting of oyster sauce and soy sauce. Thai red chilies and basil leaves are also added to the fried rice for authentic flavor and taste.

Fried rice – Start with stir frying garlic followed by bell peppers (capsicum) and red chilies. Stir in the sauce mixture and stir fry for about 2 minutes. To this, you will need to add cooked rice, cooked protein and eggs. Give this a quick stir fry before flavouring with Thai red chilies.

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• Kimchi Fried Rice
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• Shrimp Fried Rice | Prawn Fried Rice 
• Japanese Garlic Fried Rice 
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Yield: 4

Thai Basil Fried Rice

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Thai style fried rice featuring authentic South Asian flavors - Perfectly delicious weeknight meal!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce

Fried rice:

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 200 g chopped bacon
• 3 eggs, lightly whisked
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup bell peppers (capsicum), chopped
• 1 - 2 Thai red chilies, chopped
• 4 cups cooked rice, preferably jasmine rice
• 1/2 cup chopped Thai basil leaves

Garnish:

• Chopped Thai red chilies
• Thai basil leaves

Serve:

• Sliced cucumbers

Instructions

1. To make the sauce, combine together oyster sauce, light soy sauce and dark soy sauce. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over high heat. Add bacon. Stir fry for about 2 minutes or until browned. Remove from pan. Set aside.
3. Add whisked egg. Scramble the eggs. Remove from pan. Set aside.
4. Add remaining oil to the wok. When hot, add garlic, and stir fry for 1 minute or until aromatic.
5. Add bell peppers (capsicum) and red chilies. Stir fry for about 3 minutes or until tender.
6. Stir in the sauce mixture. Stir fry for about 2 minutes.
7. Add cooked rice, scrambled eggs and bacon. Stir to combine. Stir fry for 1 minute.
8. Add Thai basil leaves. Toss.
9. Heat through.
10. Garnish with basil leaves and sliced chilies.
11. Serve with cucumbers.

Notes

• Substitute Thai basil leaves with regular basil leaves and Thai red chilies with Serrano or Fresno chilies if you like
• You can also Thai chili paste instead of fresh chilies
• More vegetables can be added to the fried rice like spring onions (scallions), carrots and green peas
• Use your favorite protein in this dish like chicken, shrimp or tofu

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 643Total Fat 29gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 20gCholesterol 189mgSodium 1689mgCarbohydrates 64gFiber 2gSugar 3gProtein 29g

The nutritional data is for information purposes only

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