Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
3 tbsp

oyster sauce

2 tbsp

fish sauce

1 tbsp

soy sauce

1 tsp

white sugar

1 unit

olive oil

4 cup

cooked jasmine rice

chilled

6 unit

garlic cloves

chopped

2 unit

Thai chiles

chopped

1 unit

red bell pepper

chopped

1 unit

onion

chopped

0.5 cup

egg substitute

8 unit

shrimp

2 cup

Thai basil

leaves left whole

0.5 cup

cilantro

Step 1
~2 min

Whisk together oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar in a bowl and set aside.

Step 2
~2 min

Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat with olive oil spray.

Step 3
~2 min

Add chopped garlic and chili peppers and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4
~2 min

Add chopped red bell pepper and onion, stir-fry until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 5
~2 min

If using chicken or beef, add them with the onion and red pepper. Cook until chicken is fully cooked or beef is medium.

Step 6
~2 min

Push the ingredients aside in the wok/pan and quickly scramble the egg substitute.

Step 7
~2 min

Pour in the prepared oyster sauce mixture and stir everything together well.

Step 8
~2 min

Increase the heat to high and add the chilled cooked jasmine rice, breaking up any clumps with a spoon.

Step 9
~2 min

Stir until the rice is well-blended with the sauce and other ingredients.

Step 10
~2 min

Taste and add more soy sauce, oyster sauce, or fish sauce if desired to adjust seasoning.

Step 11
~2 min

Once everything is thoroughly blended and the rice is hot, remove from the heat.

Step 12
~2 min

Stir in the fresh Thai basil leaves until they are wilted.

Step 13
~2 min

Garnish with cilantro if desired before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For best results, use day-old rice.

Adjust the amount of chili to your spice preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot.

Top with a fried egg.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spring rolls
Tom Yum soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Thailand

Cultural Significance

A common street food dish in Thailand.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Casual Meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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