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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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 397 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian , Thai
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.
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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 Information
Calories
397kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
173mg
(58%)
Sodium
738mg
(31%)
Potassium
300mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
463IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 397kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 173mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 738mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 463IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.