Luxurious Thai Basil Fried Rice with Sweet Soy Sauce

Name: Luxurious Thai Basil Fried Rice with Sweet Soy Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 4 cups day-old jasmine rice; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 cloves garlic; 300 g chicken breast; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 bell pepper; 100 g green beans; 1 medium onion; 3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 teaspoon oyster sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 bunch Thai basil leaves; 1 fresh red chili

A perfect balance of fragrant Thai basil and rich sweet soy

Discover a satisfying fusion of flavors featuring savory notes of Thai basil and sweet soy sauce in every bite.

45 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Rice

4 cups day-old jasmine rice

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 cloves garlic

minced

For the Protein

300 g chicken breast

sliced into thin strips

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon cornstarch

For the Vegetables

1 bell pepper

sliced

100 g green beans

halved

1 medium onion

sliced thin

For the Sauce

3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 teaspoon oyster sauce

1 teaspoon sugar

For the Garnish

1 bunch Thai basil leaves

1 fresh red chili

sliced

Preparation

Marinating the Chicken

Marinate the chicken

In a bowl, combine sliced chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch.

Chef’s Tip: Use day-old rice for ideal texture and ensure each grain absorbs the sauce perfectly.

Let it rest

Mix well and set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.

Prep ingredients

Prepare other ingredients while it marinates.

Preparing the Sauce

Combine sauces

In a small bowl, mix sweet soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar.

Dissolve sugar

Stir until the sugar is dissolved and set aside.

Important

Ensure the rice is completely cooled to avoid it becoming mushy when fried.

Pro Tip

Before starting, gather all ingredients at your workstation to streamline cooking.

Cooking Process

Cooking the Chicken

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok over medium heat and stir-fry the marinated chicken until cooked through, then set aside.

Heat Guide: Medium

Sautéing Vegetables

In the same wok, add another tablespoon of oil and sauté garlic, onions, bell peppers, and green beans until softened.

Frying the Rice

Add day-old rice to the vegetable mix, stirring well to combine everything. Pour in the sauce and fold everything gently until the rice is evenly coated.

Timing: Stir-frying - 20 min; Heat Guide: Medium-high

Plating & Serving