Shrimp Thai Basil Fried Rice (Printable Page)
# What You Need:
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300g cold jasmine rice
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300g shrimp
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2 eggs
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Garlic, minced
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Ginger, minced
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Green onions, chopped
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Red bell pepper, diced
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3 tbsp soy sauce
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2 tbsp fish sauce
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Thai basil leaves (or substitute regular basil)
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Oil for stir-frying
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Salt, to taste
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Pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
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Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger, and diced red bell pepper, and stir-fry until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.
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Push the shrimp and vegetables to one side of the pan. Crack eggs into the empty side and scramble until set.
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Add cold jasmine rice to the pan along with soy sauce and fish sauce. Stir-fry until the rice is heated through and evenly coated with the sauces.
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Stir in Thai basil leaves and cook for an additional minute until wilted. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
# Helpful Tips:
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Using cold, day-old jasmine rice prevents clumping and enhances the fried rice texture.