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, ½ cup Onion, 150 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, 10 Small Onion (Shallots), 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 950 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: 3 tbsp Hot Water; 1 tbsp Tamarind; 10 Small Onion (Shallots); 10 cloves Garlic; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; 1 tsp Sunflower Oil; 2 tbsp Thai Roasted Chilli Paste; ½ cup Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 tbsp Garlic, Slices; 10 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 tbsp Roasted Peanuts; 1 pinch Salt; 150 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes; 1 tsp Soy Sauce; 1 tsp Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce; ¼ tsp Salt; 3 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 3 cup Cooked Basmati Rice; Thai Basil Leaves; ¼ cup Thai Basil Leaves; ¼ cup Thai Basil Leaves

Non-veg · Rice dishes, One-pot meals

Rice dishes One-pot meals Dairy-free

Total60 min

Prep30 min

Cook30 min

Serves2

Per serving950 cal

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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

Cooking for2 servings

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

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

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	950kcal	1900kcal
Protein	32g	64g
Carbohydrate	111g	222g
Fat	44g	88g
Fibre	12g	24g
Sugar	19g	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.
Hot WaterTamarindDry 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.
Small Onion (Shallots)GarlicSugarSoy SauceSunflower OilRoasted PeanutsSaltSunflower Oil
3
Prepare the thai basil leaves by removing them from the stems. Mix the boneless chicken pieces along with soy sauce.
Chicken Boneless CubesSoy SauceThai Basil Leaves
4
Heat oil in a pan and add the chicken along with onions and garlic. Saute on high heat for 2-3 minutes.
OnionGarlicSunflower Oil
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 SauceSaltCooked Basmati RiceThai Basil LeavesThai Basil Leaves

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, ½ cup Onion, 150 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, 10 Small Onion (Shallots), 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 950 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.