Thai rice
Description
Thai fried rice, or "Khao Phat," is a dish from central Thailand, typically made using leftover steamed rice. The best rice varieties to use are jasmine or basmati. The selection of vegetables may vary depending on seasonality. Thai fried rice is usually seasoned with a paste of garlic and chili, along with basil or cilantro, and fish sauce is used instead of salt.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients: wash and clean the bell peppers, slice them into strips. Peel the onion and finely chop. Wash and dry the basil leaves. Rinse the chicken breast and cut into cubes. Set all these aside for now.
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Step 2
Place the peeled garlic and fresh chili pepper into a mortar and grind them into a paste with a pestle.
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Step 3
In a wok or non-stick frying pan, heat the sunflower oil, add the eggs and cook for 1 minute, stirring vigorously.
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Step 4
Add the chicken pieces, mix well, then reduce the heat and cook for 2 minutes, stirring.
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Step 5
Add the steamed rice, prepared spicy paste, soy sauce, and fish sauce, mix well and cook for 1 minute.
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Step 6
Add the sliced bell pepper and onion, mix well, and if necessary, add more fish sauce to taste. Increase the heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minutes.
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Step 7
Add the basil leaves, stir the rice one last time, remove from the heat, and transfer to a serving dish.
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Step 8
Serve the dish hot, with slices of lime and cucumber.