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Spicy Thai Basil Fried Rice Recipe with Crispy Fried Egg

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A quick and flavorful Thai fried rice featuring aromatic Thai basil, spicy chilies, and topped with a crispy fried egg for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh Thai basil leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2–3 red Thai chilies, finely sliced
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (canola or grapeseed)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or mushroom sauce for vegetarian)
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional, omit for seafood allergies)
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Lime wedges (optional)

Instructions

  1. If you don’t have leftover rice, cook 1 cup (about 185g) of jasmine rice with 1.25 cups (300ml) water. Spread it on a tray to cool and dry slightly before frying (approx. 20 minutes).
  2. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon fish sauce, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves and set aside.
  3. Mince garlic cloves and slice red Thai chilies thinly. Chop green onions and pluck fresh Thai basil leaves.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add garlic and chilies and stir-fry briefly until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  5. Add the cold jasmine rice, breaking up clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until rice is heated through and slightly toasted.
  6. Pour the sauce mixture over the rice and stir well to coat evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Toss in fresh basil leaves and green onions. Stir gently just until basil wilts, less than a minute.
  8. In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil until very hot. Crack in eggs one by one, frying until whites are crispy and edges golden but yolks remain runny (about 2-3 minutes). Season with a pinch of salt.
  9. Spoon the fried rice onto plates and top each serving with a crispy fried egg. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

Use day-old rice to prevent mushiness. Keep wok or pan hot for best texture. Add basil at the end to preserve freshness. Fry eggs in plenty of oil for crispy edges. Adjust chili quantity to control heat. For vegetarian version, omit fish and oyster sauces and use mushroom seasoning and tofu instead of eggs.

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