Basil beef fried rice is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that showcases the aromatic flavors of basil. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious meal that is sure to impress your family and friends. This versatile dish can be customized to your liking, whether you prefer it spicy or mild, with more vegetables or meat. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas, basil beef fried rice is a surefire hit that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
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THAI-INSPIRED BEEF FRIED RICE
Ground beef and fragrant jasmine rice are tossed with bright Thai flavors to make a quick meal for two. Adjust the chili peppers to your family's tastes.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Fried Rice Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and cook shallot and minced chiles until translucent and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Mix in ground beef and cook, stirring often, until evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beef mixture to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and stir in rice, breaking up any lumps. Allow rice to cook, folding it constantly to soak up the juices from the wok, about 10 minutes. Make a well in the middle of the rice and add beaten eggs. Swirl the eggs and rice together with small circular motions until all the rice is coated with eggs.
- Return the beef mixture to the wok and toss to combine. Drizzle with soy sauce, fish sauce, and oyster sauce while tossing to mix. Cook for another few minutes until well combined. Remove from heat. Fold in cilantro and basil.
- Distribute between 2 bowls and squeeze 1 lime wedge on each serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Cholesterol 256.7 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 1199.5 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
THAI SPICY BASIL FRIED RICE
This is a great use of leftover rice. It's important to use Thai sweet basil to get the authentic Thai restaurant taste. And don't skip the fish sauce, it smells strong in the bottle, but it blends in nicely with the other ingredients when it's all put together. Also, make sure you use chilled rice, or you'll end up with mush.
Provided by Bolistoli
Categories Rice
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk together oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Set aside.
- Spray a wok or large frying pan with olive oil spray and heat over medium-high heat.
- Add the garlic and chili (or serrano) peppers and stir fry for 30 seconds.
- Add the red pepper and onion and stir fry until the onion is translucent. If using chicken or beef, add it with the the onion and red pepper. Cook until chicken is done, or beef is about medium.
- Push ingredients in the wok/pan aside and quickly scramble the egg.
- Add the oyster sauce mixture and stir everything together.
- Raise the heat to high and add the chilled rice. Stir until blended with the sauce and other ingredients, breaking up clumps of rice with the back of a spoon.
- Add more soy, oyster, or fish sauce, if necessary (or to taste).
- When everything is blended together and rice is hot, remove from heat and stir in the basil.
- Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
BASIL BEEF FRIED RICE
This recipe is from a local Thai cooking class I took. The instructor tried to adapt the traditional recipe to use locally-available ingredients. This is delicious - different than any other fried rice we've had before. The Thai basil (I found it in an Asian grocery store in the city) really makes a difference.
Provided by flowers22
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 15m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a mortar, pound garlic and chili, set aside. You can use a food processor or other chopper if you don't have a mortar.
- Heat oil in pan to medium heat and stir in garlic/chili mix until aromatic.
- Add beef and stir until no pink shows.
- Add rice, fish sauce, and sugar - stir and let cook 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in basil leaves (Thai basil is best).
- Serve with sliced cucumber.
GROUND BEEF FRIED RICE
This fried rice with ground beef is great with red wine, candlelight, and jazz music. Ok, this is the recipe my father's second wife said "captured my father" ... who knows? But it is very delicious! You can vary this additional veggies, mushrooms, etc., but start here first.
Provided by SouthernBellcook
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Fried Rice Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine ground beef, soy sauce, garlic, black pepper, and salt in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove beef to a plate. Drain and discard grease from the skillet.
- Heat vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add carrots, bell pepper, and onion; cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Add cooked rice and beef to the skillet, toss to combine, and heat until warmed through.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Crack egg into pan. Cover with a tight fitting lid and cook 3 minutes, or until white is set. Place egg on top of beef fried rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 123.8 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 647 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
BEEF FRIED RICE
I came up with recipe by experimenting-and it's become a family favorite. I often add whatever vegetables and seasonings I have on hand.-Cathy Wadden, Hamilton Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown beef. Drain all but 2-3 tablespoons fat. Stir-fry garlic, carrots, celery and onion. Add mushrooms and peas; cook until all vegetables are tender. Add parsley, basil, ginger, salt, pepper, rice and eggs; stir until well mixed. Add soy sauce and heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 450mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
Tips:
- Cook the rice ahead of time: This will save you time when you're making the fried rice. Plus, the rice will have a chance to cool and firm up, making it less likely to stick together when you cook it.
- Use day-old rice: Day-old rice is less sticky than freshly cooked rice, which will help prevent the fried rice from becoming gummy.
- Use a well-seasoned wok or large skillet: A well-seasoned wok or large skillet will help prevent the rice from sticking. If you don't have a well-seasoned wok or skillet, you can season it by heating it over high heat and adding a tablespoon of oil. Swirl the oil around the pan until it coats the surface. Then, remove the pan from the heat and let it cool.
- Use high heat: High heat is essential for making fried rice. It will help to quickly cook the rice and vegetables and prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the rice will not cook evenly. Cook the rice in batches if necessary.
- Stir the rice constantly: Stirring the rice constantly will help to prevent it from sticking to the pan and burning.
- Add the sauce at the end: Adding the sauce at the end will help to prevent the rice from becoming soggy.
- Serve immediately: Fried rice is best served immediately after it is cooked.
Conclusion:
Basil beef fried rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give basil beef fried rice a try. You won't be disappointed!
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