Authentic Thai Basil Fried Rice

Thai basil and shrimp fried rice is cooked in a wok

Authentic Thai Basil Fried Rice

Thai basil fried rice is a fragrant and satisfying dish made with fresh Thai basil and your choice of protein. It only takes 30 minutes to cook and has an authentic taste of Thai cuisine.

Course Main Course, Rice Dishes

Cuisine Southeast Asian, Thai

Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose

Keyword Thai basil, Thai basil fried rice, Thai fried rice

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings people

Calories 397

Author Holly Ford

Equipment

Ingredients

3 tbsp oil divided
1 large shallot minced
1 fresh green chili minced, optional
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 lb shrimp cleaned
2 large eggs
4 cup cooked white rice preferably Jasmin rice
1 cup Thai basil leaves loosely packed
4 tbsp cilantro chopped, optional

For Thai fried rice sauce

2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1/2 tsp sugar

Instructions

To make Thai fried rice sauce, mix fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar in a small mixing bowl; set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok over medium high heat. Add minced shallot, garlic, chili and stir-fry for a few seconds. Add shrimp to the wok and cook for 1 minute or until they begin to turn pink.
Move the shrimp mixture to the side of wok. Add another tablespoon of oil in the wok and crack the eggs. Using a spatula, break the egg yolk and stir-fry the eggs scrambled.
When the eggs are still slightly wet, add the rice mix and with eggs to coat. Drizzle the remaining oil around the wok and separate the rice grains using a spatula for about 20 seconds, and then mix it up with the shrimp and continue to stir-fry.
Pour the Thai fried rice seasoning over the fried rice and make sure all the sauce gets mixed in. Add the Thai basil and cilantro (if using) and toss well. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

Customize your Thai basil fried rice with your favorite protein. Thinly sliced chicken, beef, shrimp, ground mea or even tofu can be used in this recipe.

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