BASIL FRIED RICE
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green beans
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 2 cups shredded chicken optional
- 3 cups cooked plain rice
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- a big handful of fresh basil roughly torn
- salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large non-stick wok and fry garlic and onions till lightly browned and fragrant.
- Add in carrots, beans and cabbage, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Add in white pepper and chilli powder, and fry for a few seconds. Mix in shredded chicken and stir-fry for another minute or two.
- Add in rice and mix well. Splash soy sauce, add in roughly torn basil and stir-fry rice till everything is mixed well.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.
Notes
Make this a complete meal by serving it alongside some Chilli Chicken and Spring Rolls.