Thai Chicken Fried Rice with Basil - Kao Pad Krapao*

By á-3145

Spicy

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Thai red chili pepper
• 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 cups cold cooked rice
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
• 1/3 cup Thai holy basil (regular basil ok)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

1
In a wok or large skillet, stir-fry garlic in oil until golden; then add chilies and chicken and stir-fry until chicken is cooked.
2
Add rice, sugar, fish sauce, and soy sauce, and stir-fry, mixing gently.
3
When well mixed, add shallots, basil leaves and cilantro; cook another minute or so, and serve.
4
If you desire, serve with lime wedges, chile sauce, fish sauce, or soy sauce at the table.