Tuesday, 16 March 2010

Chicken and Basil Fried Rice


It`s good to be back in Britain from a fortnight holiday to see my family in Davao City, Philippines. I enjoyed every single day being with them. Eating Asian food was one of the things I enjoyed doing while being there.Today, I`m featuring a rice dish which is very quick and easy to make.My daughter loves this.Let me know if you like it.

Chicken and Basil Fried Rice


Serves4
1/4 cip ( 60 ml) peanut oil
1 medium brown onion, chopped finely
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 long green thai chillies, seeded, chopped finely
1 tablespoon brown sugar
500g chicken breasts fillets, chopped coarsely
2 medium red capsicums, sliced thinly
200g green beans, chopped coarsely
4 cups cooked jasmine rice or long grain rice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves

Heat oil in wok. Stir fry onion, garlic, and chilli until onion softens. Add sugar, stir fry until dissolved.Add chicken, stir fry until lightly browned. Add capsicum and beans,stir fry until vegetables are just tender and chicken is cooked thoroughly. Add rice to wok with sauces, stir fry , tossing gently to combine. Remove wok from heat, add basil leaves, toss gently to combine.

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