Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Rice Dishes
Basil Rice Dish
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- • 250g beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- • 1 large bunch Thai basil, leaves picked
- • 2 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1 tsp sugar
- • 3 cloves garlic, minced
- • 1 shallot, sliced
- • 1 birdseye chili, sliced
- • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cook the rice and slice the beef against the grain.
2
Phase 2
Fry the garlic, shallot, and chili in a hot wok.
3
Phase 3
Add the beef and sear quickly until just pink.
4
Phase 4
Season with fish sauce and sugar, then toss in the basil leaves until wilted.
5
Phase 5
Plate over the rice and serve with sliced cucumber.