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Thai Basil Fried Rice

This Thai Basil Fried Rice is my go to when I need dinner fast because it's packed with protein and still has all the hallmarks of a great Asian dish. It's spicy, garlickly, and super umami, which is exactly what I need after a long day!
Watch me make Thai Basil Fried Rice
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep, Quick Meal
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Fusion, Takeout, Thai
Keyword: After Work Dinner, Asian Fried Rice, Beef and Basil Fried Rice, Beef Fried Rice, Budget Friendly Dinner, Easy Beef Fried Rice, Easy Thai Fried Rice, One Pan Beef, One Pan Beef Recipe, Quick Beef Fried Rice, Quick Thai Dinner, Spicy Thai Basil Stir Fry, Thai, Thai Basil Fried Rice, Thai Takeout Recipe
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

Fried Rice

  • 1 cup day-old rice
  • 6 oz thinly sliced beef
  • ½ small onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 Thai chilies adjust to spice preference, see note 1
  • 2 eggs whisked
  • ½ cup Thai basil leaves

Sauce

Optional Garnishes

  • Scallions
  • Fried onions

Instructions

  • Finely dice the onion. Crush the garlic and Thai chilies together in a mortar and pestle (or finely mince them). Whisk the eggs until smooth.
  • In a small bowl, mix together dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and black pepper to make the sauce.
  • Heat a pan with a little oil and cook the thinly sliced beef until browned, then remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the garlic-chili mixture and onion. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant, then push everything to one side and pour in the eggs. Scramble until just firm, then mix together with the aromatics.
  • Add the rice, beef, sauce, and Thai basil to the pan. Stir-fry everything together until the basil is wilted and the rice is evenly coated in sauce.
  • Serve the fried rice in a bowl and optionally garnish with scallions and fried onions.

Notes

(1) Thai chilies are super spicy! If you do not have a great heat tolerance, I would omit from the recipe or just use 1.
(2) If you do not have light or dark soy sauce, feel free to substitute with regular soy sauce or coconut aminos in a 1:1 ratio.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 21g