Thai Basil Fried Rice

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  • Prep Time

    3 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 mins

  • Total Time

    12 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    198 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Thai

Thai Basil Fried Rice

Thai Basil Fried Rice is absolutely delicious and can be made in 12 minutes with basic ingredients like shrimp, rice, eggs, and aromatics. Get ready for a one pan weeknight dinner that's so easy to make and packed full of flavors!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 cups cooked and cooled white rice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or olive or avacado or peanut oil)
  • pound large prawn or shrimp (about 12-15)
  • 1 shallot (or ½ onion) diced
  • 2 Green onions (scallions) thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1-2 Thai chili peppers (optional)
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • tablespoon soy sauce
  • tablespoon oyster sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2-3 sprigs Thai basil

To Serve

  • tomato wedges
  • cucumber slices
  • Lime wedges
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Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet or large wok over medium high heat. Add shrimp and stir fry both sides for about 1-2 minutes until fully cooked. Remove and set it aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add a drizzle more oil and stir in shallots, the white part of green onions, garlic, and Thai chili peppers (if desired). Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet.
  3. Pour the beaten eggs into the open space and scramble until just cooked -about 20 seconds. Incorporate the eggs with the aromatics.
  4. Add rice, soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir-fry the mixture, ensuring the sauces are evenly distributed. Reintroduce the cooked shrimp and Thai basil and give it a good stir. Then, turn the heat to medium-high and let the bottom get crispy for 2 minutes. Stir, and repeat a couple of times.
  5. Transfer the Thai fried rice to a serving dish. Garnish with additional Thai basil, green onions, and a squeeze of lime juice, if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 198kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 55mg (18%) Sodium 590mg (25%) Potassium 85mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 88IU (2%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 198kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 590mg 25%
Potassium 85mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 88IU 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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