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
Servings: 2 servings
Equipment
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
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce see note 2
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce see note 2
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ¼ tsp black pepper
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