Thai Basil Fried Rice

Thai Basil Fried Rice is a flavorful and aromatic vegan dish that combines fragrant jasmine rice with fresh Thai basil, colorful vegetables, and a hint of soy sauce. It's a quick and satisfying meal that captures the essence of Thai cuisine in every bite.

Thai Basil Fried Rice
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Thai
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • Jasmine rice - 1 cup (200g)
  • Water - 1.5 cups (360ml)
  • Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons (30ml)
  • Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
  • Onion - 1 small, diced
  • Carrot - 1 medium, diced
  • Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
  • Green peas - 1/2 cup (75g), frozen or fresh
  • Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons (30ml)
  • Thai basil leaves - 1 cup (30g), loosely packed
  • Lime - 1, cut into wedges
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain.
  2. In a medium pot, combine the rinsed rice and water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
  3. While the rice is cooking, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
  4. Add the minced garlic and diced onion to the skillet, sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  5. Stir in the diced carrot and red bell pepper, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until they soften.
  6. Add the green peas and cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps and mixing well with the vegetables.
  7. Pour the soy sauce over the rice mixture, stirring to combine evenly, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  8. Remove the skillet from heat, then fold in the Thai basil leaves, allowing them to wilt slightly.
  9. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 9 g
  • Carbs: 58 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in antioxidants from vegetables and Thai basil.
  • Provides a good source of fiber from the rice and peas.

Tags

ThaiVeganLunch