Thai Basil Fried Rice

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Recipe Intro From takestwoeggs

This easy Thai basil fried rice is bursting with spicy, savory, and aromatic Thai flavors. Made with U.S.-grown long grain white rice, fresh Thai basil, garlic, onion, hot Thai chilis, and an addicting umami sauce, this spicy and irresistible basil fried rice can be yours in under 30 minutes!

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Prep time 15mins
Cook time 10mins
Serves or Makes: 3 servings

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ingredients

For the chicken marinade

  • 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon water

ingredients

For the basil fried rice

  • 5 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 2 Thai chilies, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cups cooked U.S.-grown long grain white rice, cold day-old
  • 1 cup Thai basil leaves
  • 1 lime, sliced for serving
  • 1 cucumber, sliced for serving

Method

  • Step 1

    Add the chicken, soy sauce, sugar, white pepper, and water to a small mixing bowl and mix to combine. Set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.

  • Step 2

    Add the garlic and Thai chilis in a mortar and pestle and combine until it turns into a paste. This will release the oils of the chilis and garlic for a more fragrant dish.

  • Step 3

    Combine the oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, sweet soy sauce (Kecap Manis), and sugar in a small mixing bowl. Mix until the sugar is dissolved and everything is combined.

  • Step 4

    Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large pan over high heat until hot. Then add the chicken and spread it out in one even layer. Sear on both sides until cooked and brown. Then remove from the pan and set aside.

  • Step 5

    In the same wok or pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the scrambled eggs and gently scramble until cooked. Then remove and set aside.

  • Step 6

    Next, in the same wok or pan add 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Then add the onions and garlic chili paste and saute until fragrant about 1-2 minutes. Then add the long grain white rice and sauce. Toss until thoroughly combined and break apart any rice clumps with a spatula about 2-3 minutes.

  • Step 7

    Add the chicken, eggs, and Thai basil. Then add back the chicken, eggs, and Thai basil and toss until combined and the Thai basil has wilted about 1 minute.

  • Step 8

    Serve with fresh Thai basil, more chilis if needed, lime wedges, fried egg, and fresh cucumbers.