Fried Rice With Blistered Green Beans and Basil Recipe

Name: Fried Rice With Blistered Green Beans and Basil Recipe
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil, divided; 2 cups cooked white or jasmine rice (12 ounces; 350g) (see note); 1/2 pound (225g) green beans, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 2 scallions, thinly sliced (1 ounce; 30g); 2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons; 5g); 1 to 3 Thai bird chilies (adjust according to taste), thinly sliced, plus more for serving; 1 teaspoon (5ml) soy sauce; 1 teaspoon (5ml) Asian fish sauce, plus more for serving; 1 large egg; Kosher salt; 1 ounce (30g) roughly torn Thai or sweet Italian basil leaves; Freshly ground white pepper; Sugar, to taste; 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges, for serving; 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced, for serving

Total 15m

This Fried Rice with Blistered Green Beans and Basil recipe creates a flavorful, aromatic dish with crispy green beans, fragrant basil, and a kick of heat from Thai bird chilies. The perfect balance of soy sauce and fish sauce makes this dish a savory delight, best enjoyed with a squeeze of lime.

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