Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsGai NoiEgg & Basil Fried Rice Recipe

Egg & Basil Fried Rice Recipe

Inspired by Gai Noi
Time20m
Serves4

Rice fried with eggs, garlic, Thai basil, and sweet soy sauce, topped with Thai basil.

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Ingredients

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Fried Rice Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Minced the garlic and set aside. Beat the eggs in a bowl and also set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Cook the Garlic

    Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Scramble the Eggs

    Push the garlic to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs until just set.

  5. 5

    Add the Rice

    Add the cooked jasmine rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps. Stir everything together.

  6. 6

    Season the Rice

    Pour in the sweet soy sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well until the rice is evenly coated.

  7. 7

    Add the Basil

    Fold in the Thai basil leaves and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the basil is wilted.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with extra Thai basil if desired.

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