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Basil Fried Rice

Savory Basil Fried Rice with Shrimp - A Quick Delight

Experience a flavor explosion with Basil Fried Rice, incorporating fresh ingredients, shrimp, and Thai basil in a quick, nourishing dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice Day-old for best texture
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil High smoke point oil like avocado or peanut
For the Seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use gluten-free tamari if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Vegetarian mushroom sauce as a substitute
For the Protein
  • 1 pound Shrimp Can substitute with chicken, pork, or tofu
For the Aromatics
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 2 pieces Thai Chilies Adjust according to spice preference
For the Freshness
  • 1 cup Thai Basil Sub holy or sweet basil if unavailable
Optional Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Chopped, for color and crunch
  • 1 cup Baby Corn Chopped, fun addition

Equipment

  • Wok
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Basil Fried Rice
  1. Gather all your ingredients, including shrimp, jasmine rice, Thai basil, garlic, and chilies. Chop the garlic finely and slice the chilies.
  2. Preheat your wok or a large pan over high heat for about 2 minutes until it’s very hot.
  3. Pour about 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil into the hot wok, swirling to coat the bottom evenly.
  4. Add the minced garlic and chopped chilies to the hot oil, stir-frying for around 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the shrimp to the wok, spreading them in a single layer. Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until they turn pink.
  6. Incorporate day-old jasmine rice, breaking clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  7. Pour the soy sauce and oyster sauce over the rice, tossing everything for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Add a generous handful of fresh Thai basil leaves to the wok during the last minute of cooking, stirring gently.
  9. Taste your Basil Fried Rice and adjust seasonings if needed, adding lime juice or sugar.
  10. Transfer your steaming Basil Fried Rice to plates, serving immediately while it's hot, optionally topping with a fried egg.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use day-old rice for a fluffier texture. Adjust the amount of chilies according to heat preference.

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