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Thai Basil Fried Rice

Cultural Context

Thai Basil Fried Rice, or Khao Pad Kaprao, is a beloved street food in Thailand, known for its fragrant and flavorful combination of rice, fresh basil, and savory sauces. Traditionally enjoyed as a quick meal, it reflects the Thai culinary philosophy of balancing sweet, salty, and spicy flavors. Today, it has gained popularity worldwide, often adapted with various proteins like chicken, shrimp, or tofu, catering to diverse palates.

ThaiTHmain
40 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
220 gram Chicken breast Or thigh, Cut small dice ( about 8 oz )
3 cup Cooked rice For 2 servings ( about 200 gram )
handful Thai basil Or Italian Basil or regular sweet basil
5-6 Bird eye chilli Or hot chillies, ( Adjust to your taste )
3-4 cloves Garlic Finely chopped
1 Shallot onion Or small onion, cut thin slices
2-3 tbsp Vegetable oil Or neutral flavour oil
2 tbsp Oyster sauce Or vegetarian stir fry sauce
1 tbsp Fish sauce
1 tbsp Light soy sauce
2 tsp Dark soy sauce
1 tbsp Sugar
1 tsp Sugar
2 tsp Light soy sauce
2 Fried Egg
Cucumber slices, shallots, and lime wedges

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Homemade sauce can reduce sodium while maintaining flavor.

Thai basil

🥗Healthier: sweet basil

💰Cheaper: regular basil

Sweet basil is more common and less expensive.

1

Cut the chicken and marinate.

2

Prepare the sauce mix.

3

Heat the large wok/pan with vegetable oil and stir fry the shallots followed by garlic and chillies.

4

Add the chicken pieces and cook fry for 1-2 minutes.

5

Add the cooked rice, and pour the stir-fry sauce mixture in.

6

Toss with high heat for 1-2 minutes.

7

Add the basil leaves and continue to stir fry.

8

Serve with crispy egg and crispy fried onions.

Cooking Techniques

stir-frying

Equipment Needed

large wokpan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freeegg-free

Allergens

fishshellfishsoygluten

Also Known As

Khao Pad Kaprao

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