This Thai basil fried rice is a staple of Thai cooking and a great use for leftover rice. Adjust the spices to your tastes. I get Thai basil from a local Asian market. It has a different flavor than regular basil and makes all the difference in this recipe. It is fast and fairly easy to make but requires constant stirring.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- ½ cup peanut oil for frying
- 6 large cloves garlic clove, crushed
- 2 serrano peppers, crushed
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
- 2 cups sweet Thai basil
- 1 cucumber, sliced (Optional)
- ½ cup cilantro sprigs (Optional)
Directions
Step 1
Gather all ingredients.
Step 2
Whisk together oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
Step 3
Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat until oil begins to smoke. Add garlic and Serrano peppers, stirring quickly.
Step 4
Stir in chicken, bell pepper, onion, and oyster sauce mixture; cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear.
Step 5
Increase heat to high and stir in chilled rice; stir quickly until sauce is well blended with rice. Use the back of a spoon to break up any rice sticking together.
Step 6
Remove the wok from heat. Stir in basil leaves. Garnish with sliced cucumber and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 794 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat22g | 28% |
Saturated Fat3g | 17% |
Cholesterol46mg | 15% |
Sodium469mg | 20% |
Total Carbohydrate116g | 42% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 11% |
Total Sugars4g | |
Protein29g | |
Vitamin C34mg | 171% |
Calcium99mg | 8% |
Iron6mg | 34% |
Potassium514mg | 11% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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