Serves 6
Ingredients
2 tablespoons canola or peanut oil
1 small green chili, chopped fine
3 scallions, sliced thin
2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
A 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped fine
1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, broccoli florets, peppers), chopped small
1 cup chicken pieces, cooked
¼ cup frozen peas, defrosted
¼ cup water
2 cups cooked short grain brown rice
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon mirin or rice wine
1/3 cup fresh thai basil, chopped
Directions
In a large deep skillet or wok, over medium-high heat, add oil. Cook the chilies, scallions, garlic and ginger about 5 minutes. Add the vegetables and continue to cook another 3-5 minutes.
Add the chicken and peas and water and cover to steam vegetables until tender, but still have a bite. Add the cooked rice and mix. Create a space in the center of pan and add eggs. Cook, breaking up the eggs with a spoon until they are lightly browned. Increase heat slightly and cook until the rice is crispy, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the soy sauce, sesame oil and mirin with 2 tablespoons of water all over the mixture and mix well. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the rice has absorbed all the liquid, 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in the thai basil before serving. Season with the salt and pepper and serve, with extra soy sauce on the side.