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Thai basil and shrimp fried rice is cooked in a wok

Thai Basil Fried Rice

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Make authentic Thai Basil Fried Rice at home in just 30 minutes! Fresh Thai basil, shrimp, and jasmine rice stir-fried in a savory sauce bring bold, aromatic flavor just like Bangkok street food.
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 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 397
Author Hyegyoung K. Ford

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) oil divided
  • 1 large shallot minced
  • 1 fresh green chili minced, optional
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 lb (225 g) shrimp cleaned. See note below
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cup (600 g) cooked white rice preferably Jasmin rice
  • 1 cup (20 g) Thai basil leaves loosely packed
  • 4 tbsp (15 g cilantro chopped, optional

For Thai fried rice sauce

  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 738mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 463IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1mg