Basil Fried Rice Recipe
Make Basil Fried Rice Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all ingredients and chop the onion, garlic, carrot, and basil leaves. Make sure the jasmine rice is cooked and cooled, ideally a day before to achieve the best texture.
Cooking
- 2
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Rice and Peas
Increase the heat to high, and add the cooked jasmine rice and peas. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes, breaking up any clumps of rice.
- 5
Season the Rice
Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring well to coat the rice evenly. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- 6
Add Basil
Remove the skillet from heat and fold in the fresh basil leaves. The residual heat will wilt the basil slightly.
- 7
Serve
Serve the basil fried rice hot, garnished with additional basil leaves if desired.