HANDS DOWN the tastiest Basil Curry Fried Rice Recipe to make EVERY WEEK!

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: mixed vegetables

Tofu is a great protein source while mixed vegetables can reduce costs.

cooked rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Quinoa offers more protein, while brown rice is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt is a basic alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor, while canola is often cheaper.

Pat dry the tofu and place it in a bowl.

Use a fork to mash the tofu into a crumble.

Finely chop the garlic and ginger.

Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and add chili oil.

Add the garlic, ginger, and mashed tofu; sauté for 5 to 8 minutes.

Add soy sauce and dark soy sauce; sauté for another couple of minutes.

Add leftover basmati rice and curry powder; sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.

Add fresh thai basil and turn off the heat; fold in the basil.

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