Thai Spicy Basil Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Thai Spicy Basil Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons oyster sauce; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon white sugar; olive oil flavored cooking spray; 4 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled; 6 large garlic cloves, chopped; 2 Thai chiles, chopped (can use serranos); 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 cup egg substitute (like egg beaters, or can use 2 eggs); 8 ounces shrimp (or other protein, can use virtually any meat, fish, tofu, etc.); 2 cups Thai basil, leaves left whole; 1/2 cup cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
olive oil flavored cooking spray
4 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
6 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 Thai chiles, chopped (can use serranos)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup egg substitute (like egg beaters, or can use 2 eggs)
8 ounces shrimp (or other protein, can use virtually any meat, fish, tofu, etc.)
2 cups Thai basil, leaves left whole
1/2 cup cilantro (optional)

1
Whisk together oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Set aside.
2
Spray a wok or large frying pan with olive oil spray and heat over medium-high heat.
3
Add the garlic and chili (or serrano) peppers and stir fry for 30 seconds.
4
Add the red pepper and onion and stir fry until the onion is translucent. If using chicken or beef, add it with the the onion and red pepper. Cook until chicken is done, or beef is about medium.
5
Push ingredients in the wok/pan aside and quickly scramble the egg.
6
Add the oyster sauce mixture and stir everything together.
7
Raise the heat to high and add the chilled rice. Stir until blended with the sauce and other ingredients, breaking up clumps of rice with the back of a spoon.
8
Add more soy, oyster, or fish sauce, if necessary (or to taste).
9
When everything is blended together and rice is hot, remove from heat and stir in the basil.
10
Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

1044

kcal

Calories

Fat

205

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon white sugar, and more.

Yes, Thai Spicy Basil Fried Rice falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Thai Spicy Basil Fried Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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