Basil Fried Rice (Kao Pad Nam Prik Pao Gai) Recipe

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| Last Updated on February 26, 2024
Basil fried rice, also known as kao pad nam prik pao gai, is a fragrant fried rice that highlights Thai sweet basil. Flavorful chicken, spices and vegetables mingle together in a roasted chili paste for a delightful meal.
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Thai
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60
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Ingredients

Servings:
2
1
batch of seasoning sauce, see below
1 tbsp
vegetable oil
3
garlic cloves, minced
3/4 lb
chicken breast, thinly cut into small bite-sized pieces
1/2
onion, thinly sliced
3
Thai peppers, cut in half lengthwise
2 1/2 cup(s)
cooked rice
2
eggs
1
tomato, cut into chunks
1/2 cup(s)
sweet peppers, cut into sticks
1/2 cup(s)
Thai sweet basil leaves
3
green onions, cut into 1-inch long pieces
2 tbsp
cilantro, roughly chopped
1/4 tsp
white pepper powder
2 tbsp
light soy sauce
1 tbsp
seasoning soy sauce
1 tbsp
fish sauce
1 tsp
sugar
2 tbsp
roasted chilli paste (nam prik pao)
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Directions 8 steps | 60 Minutes

Step 1

Make the seasoning sauce. In a bowl, whisk together the light soy sauce, seasoning soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar and roasted chili paste. Set aside.

Basil Fried Rice (Kao Pad Nam Prik Pao Gai) Recipe: Make the seasoning sauce.
Step 2

In a skillet on medium-high heat, heat the oil.  When oil is hot, stir fry the minced garlic until fragrant. 

Basil Fried Rice (Kao Pad Nam Prik Pao Gai) Recipe:
Step 3

Add the chicken and stir fry until the chicken is cooked.

Basil Fried Rice (Kao Pad Nam Prik Pao Gai) Recipe: Add the chicken and stir fry until the chicken is cooked.
Step 4

Add onion and Thai peppers. Stir in the seasoning sauce.

Basil Fried Rice (Kao Pad Nam Prik Pao Gai) Recipe: Add onion and Thai peppers.
Step 5

Add cooked rice to the skillet and stir carefully to avoid breaking the rice.

Basil Fried Rice (Kao Pad Nam Prik Pao Gai) Recipe: Add cooked rice to the skillet and stir carefully to avoid breaking the rice.
Step 6

Push the skillet ingredients to one side. In the space created, add one egg and then fold some rice into it. Repeat the process with the second egg on another side.  Let it sit for 30 seconds and then mix thoroughly.

Basil Fried Rice (Kao Pad Nam Prik Pao Gai) Recipe: Push the skillet ingredients to one side.
Step 7

Add the tomato, sweet peppers, basil leaves, cilantro and green onion. Stir well. Remove from heat.

Basil Fried Rice (Kao Pad Nam Prik Pao Gai) Recipe: Add the tomato, sweet peppers, basil leaves, cilantro and green onion.
Step 8

Garnish with cilantro leaves and white pepper powder. Enjoy!

Basil Fried Rice (Kao Pad Nam Prik Pao Gai) Recipe: Garnish with cilantro leaves and white pepper powder.
Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
824
FAT
29.3 g
PROTEIN
54.5 g
CARBS
84.7 g
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Robyn B.

Robyn

03 Oct 2022

YUM. This had a ton of flavor. We had it as our main meal one Saturday night, but I think it would be just as good as a side dish.

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