Thai-Style Herb and Chili Fried Rice
A spicy and aromatic Thai-inspired fried rice dish loaded with fresh herbs, chilies, and a hint of fish sauce. This recipe is a creative take on traditional fried rice with a bold, herbaceous flavor.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total Time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- Thai
Ingredients
- 3cupsjasmine rice, cooked and cooled
- 1cupfresh cilantro, chopped
- 1cupfresh basil, chopped
- 1/2cupfresh mint, chopped
- 3wholeThai chilies, thinly sliced
- 3clovesgarlic, minced
- 1mediumshallot, thinly sliced
- 2tbspsfish sauce
- 1tbspsoy sauce
- 1tbsplime juice
- 2tbspsvegetable oil
- 2wholeeggs, lightly beaten
Step-by-Step
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced shallot and minced garlic, and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
2mmedium-high heat - 2
Add the sliced Thai chilies and continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
2mmedium-high heat - 3
Push the aromatics to the side of the wok and add the lightly beaten eggs. Scramble the eggs for 1-2 minutes, then mix them into the aromatics.
2mmedium-high heat - 4
Add the cooked and cooled jasmine rice to the wok and stir to combine. Pour in the fish sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice, and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is heated through and the flavors are well combined.
3mmedium-high heat - 5
Remove the wok from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro, basil, and mint. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
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