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Thai Basil Fried Rice Recipe
Thai Basil Fried Rice features jasmine rice stir-fried with baked tofu, colorful bell peppers, garlic, chili, and plenty of fresh Thai basil leaves. The mix of soy, hoisin, and chili garlic sauces yield a balanced sweet, savory, and spicy profile. The rice develops a slight crispiness while absorbing the aromatic basil and bold sauce seasoning.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories:
344 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 cups jasmine rice you can also use brown rice, cooked
- 14 oz tofu baked or stir-fried, extra firm
- 1 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Thai red chili sliced optional
- 1 large yellow onion sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper sliced into 1 inch strips
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper sliced into 1 inch strips
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves chop if the leaves are big, packed
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce or oyster sauce if you are not vegan
- 1 tablespoon Chili garlic sauce
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add garlic and red chili and saute for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Add onion, peppers, salt and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the veggies are slightly tender. Next, add half of the Thai basil leaves and stir well. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and chili garlic sauce.
- Add the baked tofu and mix everything together. Turn the heat to high and fold in the cooked rice until all the veggies are mixed in.
- Allow the rice to cook for 4 to 5 minutes or just until the bottom rice starts to brown and crisp up. Garnish with remaining basil leaves and enjoy hot!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
344kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
1174mg
(49%)
Potassium
430mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1351IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
106mg
(118%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 344kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1174mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1351IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 106mg | 118% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.