Thai Basil Fried Rice
Total time:
25 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
A fun and creative take on everyone’s favorite Asian staple. My Thai Basil Fried Rice is the result of combining Pad Krapao (Thai Basil Stir Fry) and Khao Pad (Fried Rice), creating a spicy, savory and satisfying meal you’ll want to eat again and again. TIP: Don’t let your rice get lost in the sauce! Using day-old rice is important because it’s dried out a bit, which means it won’t get too soggy.
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Heat fried garlic oil, fresh garlic and white onion in a wok (med-high heat)
Step 2
Add chicken thighs
Step 3
Add 1 egg
Step 4
When chicken is about half cooked, drizzle fish sauce on top
Step 5
Add thinly sliced Chinese broccoli
Step 6
Add Thai chilis (feel free to add more if you like it spicy)
Step 7
Add generous portion of Thai basil, ripping it just before it goes into the wok
Step 8
Mix together with a spatula and allow to cook down, stirring occasionally
Step 9
Once ingredients have cooked down, add rice to the wok
Step 10
Add a few sprinkles of black pepper, scallions and brown sugar
Step 11
Mix together
Step 12
Add 1/2 teaspoon of fish sauce, oyster sauce and dash of black soy sauce
Step 13
Let cook a few more mins, stirring occasionally
Step 14
Once fully cooked, transfer a serving to a medium-sized bowl
Step 15
Cover the bowl with a plate, and flip it over
Step 16
Add 1 fried egg on top of the rice
Step 17
For garish, add thinly sliced cucumber, sliced lime and chili fish sauce mixture in a dipping bowl
Step 18
Top with a sprinkle of fried garlic, and serve