Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Rice Dishes
Thai 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 jasmine rice
- • 350g beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- • 2 cups Thai basil leaves
- • 3 cloves garlic, minced
- • 2 shallots, sliced
- • 2 red birdseye chilies, sliced
- • 3 tbsp fish sauce
- • 1 tsp brown sugar
- • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rinse and cook the rice. Slice the beef and pick the Thai basil leaves.
2
Phase 2
Heat oil in a wok until smoking, then sear the beef in batches until browned.
3
Phase 3
Add the garlic, shallots, and chilies, and stir-fry until fragrant.
4
Phase 4
Add fish sauce and sugar, tossing to glaze the beef.
5
Phase 5
Turn off the heat, fold in the Thai basil until it just wilts, and serve over the rice.