MOST Authentic Thai Holy Basil Beef Fried Rice | Wally Cooks Everything

ground meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option.

Thai basil

💰Cheaper: sweet basil

Sweet basil is more commonly available.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

Soy sauce is a lower-cost alternative.

fish sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Soy sauce can substitute in flavor.

Use day-old Thai jasmine rice for better texture.

Chop Thai garlic and Thai bird's eye chilies; combine in a mortar and pestle or chop with a knife.

Heat 3-4 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan over low medium heat.

Add garlic and chilies to the pan and cook until garlic starts to brown.

Increase heat to medium and add 200 grams of ground beef; cook until browned.

Mix in the sauce: 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 0.5 tablespoon light soy sauce, 0.5 tablespoon fish sauce, and 1 teaspoon sugar.

Raise heat to high and add the day-old rice; stir-fry until heated through.

Lower heat to medium, add Thai holy basil, and stir until just wilted.

Turn off the heat and let residual heat finish cooking the basil.

Cooking Techniques

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