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Title: Fried Rice with Basil (Khao Pad Krapow)
Categories: Thai Vegetarian Rice
Yield: 2 Servings
| 1 | Garlic clove; finely chopped | |
| 3 | sm | Fresh red or green chilis - finely chopped |
| 1 | c | Fresh button mushrooms - halved |
| 1 | sm | Onion; chopped |
| 2 | c | Cooked rice |
| 1 | sm | Bundle long beans OR- French/snap beans - cut into 1/2" piec |
| 1 | sm | Red or green pepper; diced |
| 1/2 | ts | Sugar |
| 3 | tb | 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 and turn on to a serving dish.
Source: Thai Vegetarian Cooking by Vatcharin Bhumichitr Typed for you by Karen Mintzias
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