Fried Rice with Basil (Khao Pad Krapow
added 03/07/08
Serves 6
2 Tbs. oil
1 clove garlic, minced
3 small fresh red or green chilis, finely chopped
1 cup fresh button mushrooms, halved
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup green beans, cut into _-inch pieces
1 small red or green pepper, diced
1/2 tsp. sugar
3 Tbs. light soy sauce
15 sweet basil leaves
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.
— Thai Vegetarian Cooking, by Vatcharin Bhumichitr
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