Step 1

For the chilli fish sauce, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

Step 2

To make the garlic and chilli paste, using a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic and chillies, if using, to a rough paste. Set aside until needed.

Step 3

To make the stir-fry sauce, combine the oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside until needed.

Step 4

Heat oil in a wok or frypan over high heat. Add the onion and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Add garlic chilli paste and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the prawn and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until prawn is just cooked. Add the rice and the stirfry sauce. Stir-fry until well combined and the rice is evenly coloured. Toss through holy basil and remove from the heat.

Step 5

To serve, divide fried rice among serving plates and sprinkle with extra holy basil. Serve with lime wedges and chilli fish sauce.