Lime Basil Rice
Thai Thai - Rice

Lime Basil Rice

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups jasmine rice, cooked and cooled
  • • 250g prawns, peeled and deveined
  • • 1 cup lime basil leaves
  • • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 4 bird's eye chilies, chopped
  • • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • • 2 eggs
  • • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Cook and cool the rice; pat the prawns dry.

2
Phase 2

Heat oil in a wok and fry the garlic and chilies until golden.

3
Phase 3

Add the prawns and sear until pink, then push aside and scramble the eggs.

4
Phase 4

Add the rice, fish sauce, and oyster sauce; toss over high heat.

5
Phase 5

Fold in the lime basil off the heat, squeeze over fresh lime, and serve immediately.