Basil Fried Rice
A fragrant and flavorful Thai-inspired dish, this basil fried rice is packed with umami, spice and the fresh aroma of basil. It’s the perfect quick meal, ready in under 20 minutes, and pairs beautifully with a fried egg or your favorite protein.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 small onion sliced
- 1 red chili finely sliced (adjust to spice preference)
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or vegetarian alternative
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce optional, for authentic flavor
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice day-old is best
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves separated from stems
- ½ lime for serving
Instructions
- Mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce (if using) and sugar in a small bowl.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil.
- Once hot, add the garlic, onion, red chili and bell pepper. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the cooked rice, breaking up any clumps.
- Pour in the sauce mixture and toss everything together, cooking for 2 minutes until well coated.
- Turn off the heat and fold in Thai basil leaves until wilted.
- Serve hot with a lime wedge on the side.
Nutrition
Serving: 1SERVING | Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 749mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1595IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg