Thai Chicken Fried Rice with Basil - Kao Pad Krapao
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoons (more or less, depending on heat tolerance) thai chili-garlic sauce (e.g., sriracha)
- 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes
- 2 cups cold cooked rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped shallots (or more, depending on preferences)
- 1/3 cup Thai holy basil or regular basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- In a wok or large skillet, stir-fry garlic in oil until golden; then add chicken and stir-fry until chicken is cooked.
- Mix sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, and chili sauce until sugar is mostly dissolved.
- Add rice and stir briefly, then add mixture from step 2.
- When well mixed, and heated through, add shallots, basil leaves and cilantro; cook another minute or so, and serve.
(apoologies for the generic picture!)
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this is one of my favourite thai dishes - check my recipes for my own version!