
Fried Rice with Thai Basil (Khao Pad Bai Kraprow)
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 small serrano chilies, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups cold cooked long-grain white rice,
  crushed gently to break up any clumps - 1 to 2 Tbs. light soy sauce
- 1 Tbs. fish sauce
- 1/4 tsp. sugar
- 2 green onions, including white and green
  portions, chopped - 1/2 cup firmly packed fresh Thai basil leaves
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
Directions:
Add the rice and stir-fry until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the soy sauce, fish sauce and sugar and stir-fry to combine thoroughly. Add the green onions and basil leaves and stir-fry until the leaves begin to wilt, 25 to 30 seconds. Transfer the rice to a serving bowl or platter and garnish with the cilantro. Serve immediately.