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Flavorful Thai Basil Fried Rice Recipe with Spicy Sunny-Side Egg

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A quick and easy Thai basil fried rice paired with a spicy sunny-side egg, delivering a perfect balance of comfort and excitement with fresh herbs and bold flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old, about 400 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or any neutral oil with a high smoke point)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 1–2 Thai bird’s eye chilies, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, roughly torn
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon palm sugar or light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup diced cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu (optional)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for eggs)
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste (like sambal oelek or homemade chili garlic sauce)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients (5-10 minutes): Mince garlic, chop shallot, slice Thai chilies thinly, and roughly tear Thai basil leaves. Dice cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu if using.
  2. Heat the wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Heat until oil shimmers but does not smoke.
  3. Add minced garlic, shallot, and sliced chilies to the hot oil. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until garlic is golden but not bitter.
  4. Add diced protein if using and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through and slightly browned.
  5. Add cold jasmine rice, breaking up clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry vigorously for 3-4 minutes to coat rice with flavors and develop a slightly toasted aroma.
  6. Pour in soy sauce, fish sauce, and sprinkle palm sugar over the rice. Stir well to distribute seasoning evenly. Adjust soy sauce if needed.
  7. Turn off heat and gently fold in torn Thai basil leaves for 30 seconds to release fragrance without wilting too much.
  8. Prepare spicy sunny-side eggs: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a small non-stick pan over medium heat. Mix chili paste with a pinch of salt.
  9. Crack eggs into the pan carefully. Spoon chili-oil mixture over the egg whites (not yolks). Cook until whites are set but yolks remain runny, about 2-3 minutes. Cover pan briefly if you prefer fully cooked whites.
  10. Plate the fried rice and top each serving with a spicy sunny-side egg. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best texture. Adjust chili levels to taste. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming the rice. Spoon chili oil gently over egg whites to keep yolks intact. Splash a teaspoon of water if rice feels dry during stir-frying.

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