How long does Thai Basil Fried Rice take?

1 hour from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Thai Basil Fried Rice serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Thai Basil Fried Rice spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Thai Basil Fried Rice?

3 cup Cooked Basmati Rice, Thai Basil Leaves, 2 tbsp Thai Roasted Chilli Paste, 150 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, ½ cup Onion, 10 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Thai Basil Fried Rice?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Thai Basil Fried Rice?

About 947 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Thai Basil Fried Rice

Name: Thai Basil Fried Rice
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Tamarind; 3 tbsp Hot Water; 10 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tsp Oil; 10 cloves Garlic; 10 Small Onion (Shallots); 1 tbsp Roasted Peanuts; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1 pinch Salt; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; 3 tbsp Oil; Thai Basil Leaves; 150 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes; 1 tsp Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp Oil; ½ cup Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 tbsp Garlic, Slices; 2 tbsp Thai Roasted Chilli Paste; 1 tsp Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce; ¼ cup Thai Basil Leaves; 3 cup Cooked Basmati Rice; ¼ cup Thai Basil Leaves; ¼ tsp Salt

60 min
medium
Serves 2

Prep 30 min · Cook 30 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as thai basil rice, pad kra pao fried rice · Non-veg · Rice dishes, One-pot meals

Rice dishes One-pot meals Dairy-free

Thai basil fried rice with chicken, soy, oyster sauce, Thai basil and a homemade roasted chilli paste. Medium-spicy, serves 2, an hour, step-by-step video.

Ingredients

21 items

2 people

Tamarind1 tbsp
Hot Water3 tbsp
Dry Red Chilli10
Oil1 tsp
Garlic10 cloves
Small Onion (Shallots)10
Roasted Peanuts1 tbsp
Sugar1 tbsp
Salt1 pinch
Soy Sauce1 tbsp
Oil4 tbsp
Thai Basil Leaves
Chicken Boneless Cubes150 grams
Soy Sauce2 tsp
Onion, Thinly Sliced½ cup
Garlic, Slices1 tbsp
Thai Roasted Chilli Paste2 tbsp
Oyster Sauce1 tbsp
Thai Basil Leaves½ cup
Cooked Basmati Rice3 cup
Salt¼ tsp

Contains: groundnut, wheat, soya, fish, shellfish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	947kcal	1894kcal
Protein	32g	64g
Carbohydrate	110g	220g
Fat	44g	87g
Fibre	12g	24g
Sugar	18g	37g

Cookd masalas for cooked basmati rice

Method

1
Start by soaking the tamarind in hot water for at least 5-10 minutes, to extract the tamarind paste. In a pan, toast the dry chillies on low heat until the colour starts to darken on some spots. Remove it from the pan and set aside.
TamarindHot WaterDry Red Chilli
2
Add oil and add the garlic and shallots. Saute until it starts to turn golden brown. Mix the chillies also along with these, and allow it to cool down. Blend it into a slightly coarse paste along with roasted peanuts, jaggery/sugar and salt. Add the tamarind paste and blend again. Heat oil in the pan again and add the prepared paste. Cook on low heat for 8-10 minutes, or until the raw taste is gone. Set it aside to cool. You can also store this in the refrigerator for upto 3 weeks.
OilGarlicSmall Onion (Shallots)Roasted PeanutsSugarSaltSoy SauceOil
3
Prepare the thai basil leaves by removing them from the stems. Mix the boneless chicken pieces along with soy sauce.
Thai Basil LeavesChicken Boneless CubesSoy Sauce
4
Heat oil in a pan and add the chicken along with onions and garlic. Saute on high heat for 2-3 minutes.
OilOnionGarlic
5
Add the chilli paste, soy sauce, oyster sauce and Thai basil leaves. Mix to combine evenly. Add the cooked rice and toss on high heat for 2-3 more minutes. Adjust salt if needed. Add a handful of Thai basil leaves, toss for a few more seconds and turn off the heat.
Thai Roasted Chilli PasteSoy SauceOyster SauceThai Basil LeavesCooked Basmati RiceThai Basil LeavesSalt

Before you start

How long does Thai Basil Fried Rice take?: 1 hour from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Thai Basil Fried Rice serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Thai Basil Fried Rice vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Thai Basil Fried Rice spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Thai Basil Fried Rice?: 3 cup Cooked Basmati Rice, Thai Basil Leaves, 2 tbsp Thai Roasted Chilli Paste, 150 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, ½ cup Onion, 10 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Thai Basil Fried Rice?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Thai Basil Fried Rice?: About 947 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.