Basil Fried Rice

Basil Fried Rice

Basil fried rice is a classic Thai-inspired dish, featuring fluffy jasmine rice stir-fried with fresh Thai basil, garlic, chili, vegetables, and your choice of protein like chicken, shrimp, or tofu. The dish is seasoned with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce, creating a savory, aromatic meal that’s both spicy and herbal. It’s quick to prepare and easily adaptable, making it a popular choice in homes and restaurants alike.

 

Basil Fried Rice

Ingredients

For the sauce

• 3 Tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 Tablespoons sugar

• 2 teaspoons pineapple juice

• 1 teaspoons rice wine vinegar

• 1 Tablespoons oyster sauce

Aromatics

• 2 teaspoons olive oil

• 2 Tablespoons fresh garlic, minced

• 1 Tablespoons fresh ginger, minced

• ½ onion, fine dice

• ½ red pepper, fine dice

• 1 cup basil leaves, chiffonade

• 1-quart cooked rice

Method

1. In a large bowl, mix the first five ingredients together and set aside

2. Dice the onion and pepper and set aside in a separate bowl.

3. Chiffonade the basil and set aside in a separate bowl

4. In a large skillet or wok over medium heat, add the two teaspoons of olive oil and when it is hot, add the minced garlic and ginger

5. Stir until fragrant and then add the pepper and onions and continue to stir until the onion and pepper begin to sweat

6. Add the rice and incorporate everything and continue to stir until the mixture is hot

7. Add the sauce and continue to stir

8. Add the basil and continue to stir

9. Turn the heat to simmer and stir until everything is completely hot

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