Thai Basil Fried Rice with Crispy Egg

A fast, punchy fried rice loaded with Thai basil, chilis, and a crispy fried egg on top.

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Ingredients

• 3 cups day-old jasmine rice
• 2 eggs
• 3 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 Thai chilis, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup Thai basil leaves
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 green onions, sliced
• Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

1. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add oil, crack in one egg, and fry until edges are crispy. Set aside.
2. Add more oil, toss in garlic and chilis. Stir-fry 30 seconds.
3. Add bell pepper, cook 2 minutes until slightly charred.
4. Add cold rice, breaking up clumps. Stir-fry 3-4 minutes until rice is hot and slightly crispy.
5. Push rice to one side, scramble the second egg on the empty side, then mix everything together.
6. Add tamari and fish sauce, toss to coat. Kill the heat, fold in Thai basil.
7. Serve topped with the crispy fried egg and lime wedges.