Fried rice with basil (khao pad krapow)

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Garlic clove; finely chopped
3smallsFresh red or green chilis finely chopped
1cupFresh button mushrooms halved
1smallOnion; chopped
2cupsCooked rice
1smallBundle long beans OR- French/snap beans cut into 1/2\" pieces
1smallRed or green pepper; diced
½teaspoonSugar
3tablespoonsLight soy sauce
15Sweet basil leaves

Directions

In a wok or frying pan/skillet, heat the oil until a light haze appears. Add the garlic and chilis and fry until the garlic is golden brown. Add the mushrooms and onions and stir quickly. Add the cooked rice and stir thoroughly. Add the long beans, peppers, sugar and light soy sauce and stir thoroughly. At the last moment quickly stir in the basil leaves and turn on to a serving dish.

Source: Thai Vegetarian Cooking by Vatcharin Bhumichitr Typed for you by Karen Mintzias