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Spicy Thai Basil Shrimp Fried Rice

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Quality Wok

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Day old Jasmine rice
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil use more if needed
  • shrimp or protein of choice
  • 1/2 sweet onion thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot optional
  • handful of Thai basil
  • 1/2 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 3-4 Thai chili peppers use to your discretion. For more mild use 1-2 peppers
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 eggs

For the shrimp

  • 1/2 lb Shrimp
  • 1 tsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

For the sauce

  • 2 tbsp Oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp Low sodium Soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Dark soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp fish sauce
  • 1-2 tsp chili garlic sauce optional
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper black pepper will also work

For garnish

  • limes juice
  • cilantro optional

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl season cleaned and deveined shrimp with soy sauce, garlic powder, black pepper and a splash of neutral oil. Mix until well coated. Allow it to marinate for about 15 minutes.
  • While the shrimp marinates, prep the veggies. Cut the carrots into moons, thinly slice the red bell pepper and onion.
  • In a mortar and pestle, add garlic cloves and Thai chili peppers. Mash down to create a paste.
  • Heat a wok over medium high heat. Add in neutral oil and sear shrimp for 2 minutes per side then remove from the pan. Add in a little more oil, then add in the chili garlic paste and onions. Cover your mouth, this will get spicy!
  • After about 1 minute, add in the red bell peppers and carrots and saute for about 3 minutes. Move the veggies to the side, then crack in 2 eggs and scramble. Once cooked, toss in the center then add in day old Jasmine rice. Allow the rice to toast up a bit and get that signature wok flavor.
  • Then carefully pour in the sauce. Mix the rice and veggies to get everything coated. Add back in the cooked shrimp and Thai basil. Reduce the heat to low and toss the basil into the rice.
  • Serve it up with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and enjoy!
Keyword Fried Rice, Thai