Thai Basil Fried Rice
Thai Basil Fried Rice is a high-protein bowl recipe ready in 30 min. It makes 4 servings, each 500 kcal with 35 g protein. Intermediate level, 17 ingredients.
Recipe by @bitesofberi, adapted and measured by Cookpath.
- 30 min25 min hands-on
- Intermediatelevel
- 500kcal a serving
- 35 gprotein
What is Thai Basil Fried Rice
Fried rice with shrimp, egg and Thai basil in a savoury oyster and soy sauce: slightly spicy and very aromatic.
- Bowls · Fish & seafood
- Searing & grilling
- Sautéing & stir-fry
- Eggs
How to make Thai Basil Fried Rice
Tips from the cook
- Use leftover rice. If you cook it fresh, cook it ahead and chill it first.
- Don't overcook the shrimp: take them out as soon as they are opaque on both sides.
- Add the Thai basil at the very end; cooked too long, it loses flavour and can burn.
- Use less dark soy sauce for a lighter taste, and fewer chilli flakes for a milder dish.
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Meal prep and storage
Thai basil is best; Italian basil works but tastes different. Keeps 3–4 days in the fridge.
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Thai Basil Fried Rice substitutions
Out of something, or cooking around an allergy. Each swap was checked against a source.
Shrimp2 options
- Chicken breast strips 1:1 by weight; cook a little longer
Not seafood taste.
- Firm tofu cubes 1:1 by weight
Still contains soy.
Soy sauce2 options
- Tamari (labelled gluten-free) 1:1
Still soy.
Still contains soy.
- Coconut aminos 1:1 (sweeter, use a bit more salt)
Less salty; dark, sold in health-food aisles.
Dark soy sauce2 options
- Tamari (gluten-free) use 3/4 as much (saltier)
Still contains soy.
- Coconut aminos + pinch of salt (soy-free) use 1.25x and add salt
Sweeter, milder.
Oyster sauce2 options
- Mushroom stir-fry sauce ("vegetarian oyster sauce") 1:1
Check for wheat; not shellfish-free unless labelled vegetarian.
Still contains soy and gluten.
- Soy sauce + hoisin (2:1) 1 tbsp soy + 1/2 tbsp hoisin per 1 tbsp
Sweeter, fruitier.
Still contains soy and gluten.
Onion2 options
- Leek, white and light-green part 1:1 by volume
Still an allium; raw dishes.
- Fennel bulb, finely diced 1:1 by volume
Sweet aniseed note; raw dishes.
Fresh chilli2 options
- Mild bell pepper, finely chopped 1:1
No heat.
- Leave out (heat is optional) leave out (optional heat only)
Chilli flakes2 options
- Leave out (optional heat, 1/4 tsp) leave out (optional heat only)
- Sweet paprika for colour same amount
No heat.
Eggs1 option
- Flax egg or aquafaba (baking only) per egg (flax: 1 tbsp + 3 tbsp water; aquafaba 3 tbsp)
Not in shakshuka, omelette, Caesar.
Sesame oil2 options
- Neutral oil (sunflower or rapeseed) 1:1
Loses the toasted nutty flavour in dressings.
- Peanut oil (not for peanut allergy) 1:1
Still contains peanuts.
