Thai Fried Rice with Basil

Step 1

Pour the dry rice into a fine mesh sieve and rinse it under cold running water

Step 2

Combine the rinsed rice with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 ½ cups water in a small pot, and bring it to a boil

Step 3

Put a lid on the pot and turn the heat to low, simmer for 20 minutes

Step 4

Once the rice is cooked, spread it out on a baking sheet or two large plates to cool

Step 5

You should have roughly 4 ½ cup of cooked rice

Step 6

**We recommend cooking the rice at least 6 hours before making this dish.Bring a large pot (8-10 cups) of water seasoned with 2 teaspoons of salt to a boil

Step 7

Add the broccoli and onion slices and boil for 2 minutes

Step 8

Remove the broccoli and onions with tongs or a slotted spoon and set it aside, leaving the seasoned water in the pot.In a bowl, salt the chicken pieces (with roughly 1 tsp salt) and toss until evenly coated

Step 9

Then, add the cornstarch to the chicken and mix again until every piece is well-coated

Step 10

Bring the water you used to boil the broccoli and onions back to a boil and add the cornstarch-coated chicken

Step 11

Boil the chicken for 4 minutes

Step 12

Strain it out and set the chicken aside.In a small bowl, beat two eggs with ½ tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp coconut aminos and ¼ tsp salt.Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a large saucepan or wok (if you have one) over medium heat

Step 13

Add the garlic, broccoli and onions and sauté for 2 minutes just to brown them a bit, then take them out of the pan and set them aside

Step 14

Add 1 more tablespoon of vegetable oil to the empty pan and quickly fry the eggs, moving them quickly in the pan just until they’re fully cooked through

Step 15

As soon as the eggs are cooked, take them out of the pan

Step 16

Next, fry the chicken pieces for just a couple of minutes to brown them, adding a bit more oil to the pan if needed

Step 17

Once the chicken pieces are browned, set them aside along with all of the veggies and eggs.Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil to the empty pan and fry the rice by spreading it in a solid, even layer

Step 18

Let the rice fry without disturbing it for 1 minute at a time before tossing it and then frying it for another minute

Step 19

Do this for a total of 5 minutes.Now, add the vegetables, eggs, basil and remaining coconut aminos to the pan and stir quickly over medium heat until it is all fully combined.Top with cilantro leaves, and a squeeze of lime juice