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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the saffron
Soak the saffron threads in 2 tablespoons of warm water for about 10 minutes to release their color and flavor.
- 2
Sauté garlic and onions
In a large skillet or wok, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add chopped green onions and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- 3
Add lobster and rice
Stir in the cooked lobster meat and cooked jasmine rice. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- 4
Incorporate saffron
Pour the saffron water over the rice mixture, stirring well to ensure even distribution of color and flavor.
- 5
Season the rice
Add soy sauce, fish sauce, salt, and black pepper to taste. Stir-fry the mixture for about 5-7 minutes, allowing the rice to get slightly crispy.
- 6
Add Thai basil
Remove the skillet from heat and fold in the Thai basil leaves. Serve immediately.
