Green Curry Fried Rice

Ingredients

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon, freshly ground

Salt

to taste

Fresh basil leaves

1/2 cup, roughly chopped

Lime juice

1 tablespoon

Fish sauce

2 tablespoons

Soy sauce

2 tablespoons

Frozen peas

1 cup

Carrots

1 cup, diced

Green bell pepper

1, diced

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Vegetable oil

2 tablespoons

Coconut milk

1/2 cup

Green curry paste

2 tablespoons

Cooked rice

3 cups, chilled overnight

Instructions

1. In a bowl, thoroughly mix the green curry paste with the coconut milk. This forms the heart of your dish, the green curry sauce.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and sauté until it turns golden and aromatic, about 1 minute.
4. Introduce the diced green bell pepper and carrots to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they slightly soften.
5. Pour the green curry-coconut mixture into the skillet and mix well to coat the veggies.
6. Add the chilled, cooked rice to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, ensuring to break up any clumps and mix well.
7. Now, add the frozen peas, soy sauce, fish sauce, and lime juice. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
8. Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the peas are heated through.
9. Season your fried rice with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
10. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves for a fragrant finish.
11. Serve your green curry fried rice hot, garnished with a few more basil leaves. Enjoy the beautiful amalgamation of flavors!