Thai Basil Fried Rice
Made with fresh Thai basil, jasmine rice and a hint of spice, this restaurant-quality dish can be enjoyed as a main or side right in the comfort of your own home. It comes together in just 20 minutes, giving you a mouthwatering meal that will have everyone begging for more.
Servings: 2 servings (600 grams total)
Equipment
Ingredients
For the rice:
- 4 cloves garlic smashed
- 2 large handfuls Thai basil leaves
- 2 bell peppers diced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 400 grams day old white rice
For the sauce:
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons sweet soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
Instructions
- Whisk all the ingredients for the sauce together and set aside.2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 ½ tablespoons sweet soy sauce, 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce, 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to a large skillet or wok over and sauté garlic and basil on high heat, just until fragrant.4 cloves garlic, 2 large handfuls Thai basil leaves
- Add the bell peppers and onions and cook until softened.2 bell peppers, 1 medium onion
- Add the rice to the skillet/wok and break it into smaller pieces. Pour the sauce over top and stir to incorporate. Add more Thai basil leaves, if desired.400 grams day old white rice
- Feel free to add spice to it like red chilies or something else you prefer.
Nutrition
Serving: 300 grams | Calories: 388 kcal | Carbohydrates: 85 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 1 g | Saturated Fat: 0.3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2 g | Sodium: 1147 mg | Potassium: 451 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 18 g
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